William Ayermin

William Ayermin
Bishop of Norwich
Diocese Diocese of Norwich
Elected 19 July 1325
Reign ended 27 March 1336 (death)
Predecessor Robert Baldock
Successor Thomas Hemenhale
Orders
Consecration 6 February 1327
Personal details
Died 27 March 1336(1336-03-27)
Denomination Roman Catholic

William Ayermin (or Ayermine[1]) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.

Ayermin was a canon of St. Paul's, Lincoln and Hereford when he was named Lord Privy Seal about 26 May 1324. He held that office until January or February 1325.[2]

Ayermin was nominated to the see of Norwich on 19 July 1325 and was consecrated on 6 February 1327.[1]

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

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

Ayermin died on 27 March 1336.[1]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 262
  2. ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 93
  3. ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 86
  4. ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 101

References

Political offices
Preceded by
Robert Ayleston
Lord Privy Seal
1324–1325
Succeeded by
Henry Cliff
Preceded by
Robert Baldock
Lord Chancellor
1326–1327
Succeeded by
Henry Burghersh
Preceded by
William Melton
Lord High Treasurer
1331–1332
Succeeded by
Robert Ayleston
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Robert Baldock
Bishop of Norwich
1325–1336
Succeeded by
Thomas Hemenhale