William Chillenden

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William Chillenden
Archbishop of Canterbury
Enthroned {{{began}}}
Ended summer 1272
Predecessor Boniface of Savoy
Successor Robert Kilwardby
Consecration never consecrated
Died September 13, 1274

William Chillenden, also known as Adam of Chillenden, was a monk at Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, and treasurer of that priory in 1264 when he was elected prior of Christ Church.[1]

He was elected to be Archbishop of Canterbury in England on September 9, 1270. King Edward I of England, however, had wanted his Chancellor Robert Burnell elected.[2] William's election, was set aside by the pope in the summer of 1272, and never he received his pallium.[3]

He died on September 13, 1274.[1]

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  1. ^ a b British History Online Priors of Christ Church Priory Canterbury accessed on September 11, 2007
  2. ^ Prestwich Edward I p. 73
  3. ^ Fryde Handbook of British Chronology p. 233

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Roman Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Boniface of Savoy
Archbishop of Canterbury
never consecrated

1270–1272
Succeeded by
Robert Kilwardby
Persondata
NAME Chillenden, William
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Adam of Chillenden
SHORT DESCRIPTION Archbishop-elect of Canterbury; Prior of Christ Church Canterbury
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH September 13, 1274
PLACE OF DEATH