William of Kilkenny
13th-century Bishop of Ely and Chancellor of England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William of Kilkenny (died 21 September 1256) was a Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of Ely.
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William of Kilkenny | |
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Bishop of Ely | |
Elected | c.ā29 September 1254 |
Term ended | 21 September 1256 |
Predecessor | Hugh of Northwold |
Successor | Hugh of Balsham |
Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Coventry |
Orders | |
Consecration | 15 August 1255 by Boniface of Savoy |
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Died | 21 September 1256 Spain |
Denomination | Catholic |
Lord Chancellor | |
In office 1250ā1255 | |
Monarch | Henry III of England |
Preceded by | John Lexington |
Succeeded by | Henry Wingham |
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