William Middleton (bishop)
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| William Middleton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Norwich | |
| Elected | 24 February 1278 |
| Installed | 27 November 1278 |
| Term ended | either 31 August or 1 September 1288 |
| Predecessor | Roger Skerning |
| Successor | Ralph Walpole |
| Other posts | Archdeacon of Canterbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 29 May 1278 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | either 31 August or 1 September 1288 |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Profession | previously clerk; also administrator |
William Middleton (or William de Middleton; died 31 August or 1 September 1288) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.
Life
Middleton began his career as a clerk in the Jewish exchequer in 1265. He was given custody of the rolls in 1276, and in 1277 was at the French royal court.[1] He was an official of Canterbury when he was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury by Archbishop Robert Kilwardby in October 1275. He may also have held a prebend in the diocese of London.[2]
Middleton was elected on 24 February 1278 and was consecrated on 29 May 1278. He was enthroned at Norwich Cathedral on 27 November 1278.[3] He continued to work on royal administrative business after his election and consecration.[1]
Middleton died 31 August[3] or 1 September 1288)[4]
Citations
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- British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on 29 October 2007
- British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on 29 October 2007
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Norwich 1278–1288 |
Succeeded by Ralph Walpole |
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pegues "Clericus in Legal Administration" English Historical Review p. 548
- ↑ British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on 29 October 2007
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on 29 October 2007
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
