William Middleton (bishop)
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William Middleton (or William de Middleton; died 31 August or 1 September 1288) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.
Life
Middleton began his career as a clerk in the Jewish exchequer in 1265. He was given custody of the rolls in 1276, and in 1277 was at the French royal court.[1] He was an official of Canterbury when he was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury by Archbishop Robert Kilwardby in October 1275. He may also have held a prebend in the diocese of London.[2]
Middleton was elected on 24 February 1278 and was consecrated on 29 May 1278. He was enthroned at Norwich Cathedral on 27 November 1278.[3] He continued to work on royal administrative business after his election and consecration.[1]
In July 1287 Middleton was appointed to the offices of Seneschal of Gascony and Lieutenant of the Duchy of Aquitaine.[4] He died 31 August[3] or 1 September 1288.[5]
Citations
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- ↑ a b Pegues "Clericus in Legal Administration" English Historical Review p. 548
- ↑ British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on 29 October 2007
- ↑ a b British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on 29 October 2007
- ↑ "Principal Office Holders in the Duchy" and "King's Lieutenants in the Duchy (1278–1453)", The Gascon Rolls Project (1317–1468).
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
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References
- British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on 29 October 2007
- British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on 29 October 2007
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