Walter d'Eynsham

 
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Walter d'Eynsham


Walter d'Eynsham

Archbishop of Canterbury

Enthroned August 3, 1228
Ended January 5, 1229
Predecessor Stephen Langton
Successor Richard le Grant

Walter d'Eynsham, also known as Walter de Hempsham was a medieval Archbishop of Canterbury-elect.

He was a monk of Christ Church Priory in Canterbury, when he was chosen to be the Archbishop of Canterbury on August 3, 1228 by his fellow monks of the cathedral chapter.[1] His appointment was overruled by King Henry III and Pope Gregory IX on January 5, 1229.[2] He was examined by a group of cardinals on theological matters and declared to have answered badly, thus allowing the pope to declare him ineligible for the office.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ British History Online Archbishops of Canterbury accessed on September 11, 2007
  2. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 210
  3. ^ Powell The House of Lords in the Middle Ages p. 150

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Stephen Langton
Archbishop of Canterbury
1228
Not endorsed.
Succeeded by
Richard le Grant


Persondata
NAME d'Eynsham, Walter
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Walter of Evesham
SHORT DESCRIPTION Archbishop-elect of Canterbury
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH

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