Nicholas of Ely
| Nicholas of Ely | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Winchester | |
| Church | Catholic |
| See | Diocese of Winchester |
| Appointed | 2 March 1268 |
| Enthroned | 27 May 1268 |
| Reign ended | 12 February 1280 |
| Predecessor | John Gervais |
| Successor | Robert Burnell |
| Other posts | Bishop of Worcester Archdeacon of Ely |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 19 September 1266 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 12 February 1280 |
Nicholas of Ely was Lord Chancellor of England, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord High Treasurer in the 13th century.
[edit] Life
Nicholas was Archdeacon of Ely when he was first appointed chancellor by Henry III in 1260, but he was sacked in favour of Walter de Merton in 1261.[1] He also held prebends in the diocese of London and was a papal chaplain.[2] In 1263 he was appointed Treasurer and Chancellor again, but lost both offices later in the year.[1][3]
Nicholas was elected to the see of Worcester about 8 June 1266 and consecrated on 19 September 1266.[4] He was enthroned at Worcester Cathedral on 26 September 1266.[5]
Nicholas was translated to the see of Winchester on 2 March 1268[6] by Pope Clement IV. He was enthroned at Winchester Cathedral on 27 May 1268.[7]
Nicholas died on 12 February 1280.[6]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 83
- ^ British History Online Archdeacons of Ely accessed on 2 November 2007
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 100
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
- ^ British History Online Bishops of Worcester accessed on 2 November 2007
- ^ a b Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 258
- ^ British History Online Bishops of Winchester accessed on 2 November 2007
[edit] References
- British History Online Archdeacons of Ely accessed on 2 November 2007
- British History Online Bishops of Winchester accessed on 2 November 2007
- British History Online Bishops of Worcester accessed on 2 November 2007
- Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Wingham |
Lord Chancellor 1260–1261 |
Succeeded by Walter de Merton |
| Preceded by Walter de Merton |
Lord Chancellor 1263 |
Succeeded by John Chishull |
| Preceded by John of Caux |
Lord High Treasurer 1263 |
Succeeded by Henry |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by Walter de Cantilupe |
Bishop of Worcester 1266–1268 |
Succeeded by Godfrey Giffard |
| Preceded by John Gervais |
Bishop of Winchester 1268–1280 |
Succeeded by Robert Burnell |
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