William Chillenden

Archbishop-elect of Canterbury (died 1274) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

William Chillenden, (died 1274) also known as Adam of Chillenden, was a monk at Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, and treasurer of that priory when he was elected Prior of Christ Church in 1263 (or 1264).[1]

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William Chillenden
Archbishop-elect of Canterbury
Elected9 September 1270
Quashedsummer 1272
PredecessorBoniface of Savoy
(archbishop)
SuccessorRobert Kilwardby
(archbishop)
Other post(s)Prior of Christ Church, Canterbury
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Consecration(never consecrated)
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Died13 September 1274
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Chillenden was elected to be Archbishop of Canterbury in England on 9 September 1270. King Edward I, however, had wanted his Chancellor Robert Burnell elected.[2] Chillenden's election was set aside by the pope in the summer of 1272 and he never received his pallium.[3]

Chillenden died on 13 September 1274.[1]

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