| John Stafford | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Canterbury | |
| Diocese | Canterbury |
| See | Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Appointed | 13 May 1443 |
| Enthroned | unknown |
| Reign ended | 25 May 1452 |
| Predecessor | Henry Chichele |
| Successor | John Kemp |
| Other posts | Bishop of Bath and Wells |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | translated 13 May 1443 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 25 May 1452 |
John Stafford (died 25 May 1452) was an English statesman and Archbishop of Canterbury.
Stafford was the illegitimate son of a Wiltshire squire, and required papal permission before he became the rector of Farmborough, vicar of Bathampton and prebendry of Wells.[1]
Stafford came to note under Henry VI, becoming Lord Privy Seal in 1421[2] and Lord High Treasurer the following year.[3] He was Lord Chancellor from 1432 to 1450.[4] On 18 December 1424 Pope Martin V made him Bishop of Bath and Wells, and he was consecrated on 27 May 1425.[5] Pope Eugene IV made him Archbishop of Canterbury in May 1443, a position he held until his death on 25 May 1452.[6] He steered an even course between parties as a moderate man and useful official.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Kemp |
Lord Privy Seal 1421–1422 |
Succeeded by William Alnwick |
| Preceded by William Kinwolmarsh |
Lord High Treasurer 1422–1426 |
Succeeded by The Lord Hungerford |
| Preceded by John Kemp |
Lord Chancellor 1432–1450 |
Succeeded by John Kemp |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by Nicholas Bubwith |
Bishop of Bath and Wells 1424–1443 |
Succeeded by Thomas Beckington |
| Preceded by Henry Chichele |
Archbishop of Canterbury 1443–1452 |
Succeeded by John Kemp |