William Zouche
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William Zouche or William La Zouche, Archbishop of York (died 10 July 1352 at Cawood Palace, West Riding of Yorkshire) was a younger son of William, Lord Zouche of Haringworth, in Northamptonshire.
Upon the death of Archbishop Melton of York, King Edward III wanted his secretary, William of Kildesby elected to the post. However, the Canons of York elected William La Zouche, their Dean. The king endeavoured to set aside the election, but without effect, and, after a delay of two years, Zouche was consecrated, at Avignon, by Pope Clement VI on 7 July 1342.
He had been employed by Edward III before his elevation to the see, but had fallen into disfavour. He was not forgiven until the year 1346, when he was made a Warden of the Marches. In this capacity, he led one of the bodies of English troops which defeated the Scots at the Battle of Neville's Cross, close to Durham, on 18th October 1346. The King was extremely thankful and Archbishop Zouche was asked to continue his careful watch over the border.
Zouche died at Cawood Palace and was buried before the altar of St. Edward in the nave of York Minster. He founded, and himself began the building of, a chantry adjoining south wall of the choir. This must have been taken down, when Thoresby's choir (wider than the old one) was built and no trace of it remains.
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| Preceded by: William Melton |
Archbishop of York 1342–1352 |
Succeeded by: John of Thoresby |
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