Walter d'Eynsham
13th-century Archbishop-elect of Canterbury From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter d'Eynsham, also known as Walter de Hempsham was a medieval Archbishop of Canterbury-elect.
Walter d'Eynsham | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Canterbury-elect | |
| Elected | 3 August 1228 |
| Quashed | 5 January 1229 |
| Predecessor | Stephen Langton |
| Successor | Richard le Grant |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | never consecrated |
Walter was a monk of Christ Church Priory in Canterbury, when he was chosen to be the Archbishop of Canterbury on 3 August 1228 by his fellow monks of the cathedral chapter.[1] His appointment was over-ruled by King Henry III of England and Pope Gregory IX on 5 January 1229.[2] He was examined by a group of cardinals on theological matters and declared to have answered badly, thus allowing the pope to declare him ineligible for the office.[3]
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