William Ayermin

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William Ayermin
Denomination Catholic
Senior posting
See Diocese of Norwich
Title Bishop of Norwich
Period in office 1325–1336
Predecessor Robert Baldock
Successor Thomas Hemenhale
Religious career
Previous post Canon of Hereford
Personal
Date of death March 27, 1336

William Ayermin (or William Ayermine) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.

He was a canon of St. Paul's, Lincoln and Hereford when he was named Lord Privy Seal about May 26, 1324. He held that office until January or February of 1325.[1]

He was nominated to the see of Norwich on July 19, 1325 and was consecrated on February 6, 1327.[2]

He was acting Keeper of the Great Seal, usually known as the Lord Chancellor of England, from 1326 to 1327.[3]

He held the office of Lord High Treasurer from 1331 to 1332.[4]

He died on March 27, 1336.[2]

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 90
  2. ^ a b Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 243
  3. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 84
  4. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 101

[edit] References

  • Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
Political offices
Preceded by
Robert Ayleston
Lord Privy Seal
13241325
Succeeded by
Henry Cliff
Preceded by
Robert Baldock
Lord Chancellor
13261327
Succeeded by
Henry Burghersh
Preceded by
William Melton
Lord High Treasurer
13311332
Succeeded by
Robert Ayleston
Religious titles
Preceded by
Robert Baldock
Bishop of Norwich
13251336
Succeeded by
Thomas Hemenhale
Persondata
NAME Ayermin, William
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Lord Privy Seal of England; Lord Chancellor of England; Lord High Treasurer of England; Bishop of Norwich
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH March 27, 1336
PLACE OF DEATH