William Middleton
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Denomination | Catholic |
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Senior posting | |
See | Diocese of Norwich |
Title | Bishop of Norwich |
Period in office | 1278–1288 |
Predecessor | Roger Skerning |
Successor | Ralph Walpole |
Religious career | |
Previous post | Archdeacon of Canterbury |
Personal | |
Date of death | September 1, 1288 |
William Middleton (or William de Middleton) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.
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[edit] Life
He was an official of Canterbury when he was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury by Archbishop Robert Kilwardby in October 1275. He may also have held a prebend in the diocese of London.[1]
He was elected on February 24, 1278 and was consecrated on May 29, 1278. He was enthroned at Norwich Cathedral on November 27, 1278.[2]
He died on September 1, 1288[3] or August 31, 1288.[2]
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[edit] Notes
- ^ British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on October 29, 2007
- ^ a b British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on October 29, 2007
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 242
[edit] References
- British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on October 29, 2007
- British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on October 29, 2007
- Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
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Preceded by Roger Skerning |
Bishop of Norwich 1278–1288 |
Succeeded by Ralph Walpole |
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NAME | Middleton, William |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Middleton, William de |
SHORT DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Norwich |
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DATE OF DEATH | September 1, 1288 |
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