Nicholas of Ely
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Nicholas of Ely was Lord Chancellor of England, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord High Treasurer in the 13th century. He was appointed chancellor by Henry III, but then sacked in favour of Walter de Merton; also, he served at the See of Worcester, before being transferred to Winchester. He also served as Archdeacon of Ely.
Political offices | ||
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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 |
Religious Posts | ||
Preceded by: Walter de Cantilupe |
Bishop of Worcestor 1266–1268 |
Succeeded by: Geoffrey Giffard |
Preceded by: John of Exeter |
Bishop of Winchester 1268–1280 |
Succeeded by: John of Pontoise |