Nicholas of Ely

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Nicholas of Ely
Denomination Catholic
Senior posting
See Diocese of Winchester
Title Bishop of Winchester
Period in office 12681280
Predecessor John Gervais
Successor Robert Burnell
Religious career
Previous bishoprics Bishop of Worcester
Previous post Archdeacon of Ely
Personal
Date of death February 12, 1280

Nicholas of Ely was Lord Chancellor of England, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord High Treasurer in the 13th century.

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[edit] Life

He 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]

He was elected to the see of Worcester about June 8, 1266 and consecrated on September 19, 1266.[4] He was enthroned at Worcester Cathedral on September 26, 1266.[5]

He was translated to the see of Winchester on March 2, 1268[6] by Pope Clement IV. He was enthroned at Winchester Cathedral on May 27, 1268.[7]

He died on February 12, 1280.[6]

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 83
  2. ^ British History Online Archdeacons of Ely accessed on November 2, 2007
  3. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 100
  4. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
  5. ^ British History Online Bishops of Worcester accessed on November 2, 2007
  6. ^ a b Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 258
  7. ^ British History Online Bishops of Winchester accessed on November 2, 2007

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Political offices
Preceded by
Henry Wingham
Lord Chancellor
12601261
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 titles
Preceded by
Walter de Cantilupe
Bishop of Worcester
12661268
Succeeded by
Godfrey Giffard
Preceded by
John Gervais
Bishop of Winchester
12681280
Succeeded by
Robert Burnell
Persondata
NAME Nicholas of Ely
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Bishop of Worcester; Bishop of Winchester; Lord Chancellor of England; Lord High Treasurer of England; Archdeacon of Ely
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH February 12, 1280
PLACE OF DEATH
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