Simon Islip
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Simon Islip (d. 1366) was an English prelate. He served as Archbishop of Canterbury between 1349 and 1366.
| Simon Islip | |
| Archbishop of Canterbury | |
| Enthroned | {{{began}}} |
|---|---|
| Ended | April 26, 1366 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Bradwardine |
| Successor | William Edington |
| Consecration | December 20, 1349 |
| Died | April 26, 1366 |
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
He was the uncle of William Whittlesey.[1]
[edit] Lord Privy Seal
In 1347, possibly in September, Simon was appointed keeper of the Privy Seal. Previously he had held the seal of Lionel, who was the regent in England. He vacated the office between February 21 and May 1, 1350.[2]
[edit] Archbishop of Canterbury
Simon was elected to the see of Canterbury on September 20, 1349, provided to the see on October 7, 1349, and entrusted with the temporalities of the diocese on November 15, 1349. His consecration took place on December 20, 1349.[3]
[edit] Death and afterward
Simon Islip died on April 26, 1366.[3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Simon Islip - Catholic Encyclopedia article
- ^ Fryde Handbook of British Chronology p. 94
- ^ a b Fryde Handbook of British Chronology p. 233
[edit] References
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology, Third Edition, revised, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Thoresby |
Lord Privy Seal 1347–1350 |
Succeeded by Michael Northburgh |
| Roman Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Bradwardine |
Archbishop of Canterbury 1349–1366 |
Succeeded by William Edington |
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Islip, Simon |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Lord Privy Seal; Archbishop of Canterbury |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 26, 1366 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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