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13th-century Bishop of London and Chancellor of England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Wingham (died 1262) was a Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of London.
Henry Wingham | |
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Bishop of London | |
Elected | about 29 June 1259 |
Term ended | 13 July 1262 |
Predecessor | Fulk Basset |
Successor | Richard Talbot |
Other post(s) | Dean of St Martin le Grand |
Orders | |
Consecration | 15 February 1260 |
Personal details | |
Died | 13 July 1262 |
Buried | before 16 July 1262 |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Lord Chancellor | |
In office 1255–1260 | |
Monarch | Henry III of England |
Preceded by | William of Kilkenny |
Succeeded by | Nicholas of Ely |
Wingham was selected as Chancellor on 5 January 1255. His office was renewed by the baronial reformers in 1258, but he was replaced on 18 October 1260 by Nicholas of Ely.[1] He held the prebend of Newington in the diocese of London as well as being a member of the papal chapel and the dean of St Martin le Grand.[2]
Wingham was elected to the see of London about 29 June 1259,[3] confirmed 11 July 1259,[citation needed] and consecrated on 15 February 1260.[3][4]
Wingham died on 13 July 1262[3] or 14 July 1262. There was a tomb memorial to him in the quire at Old St Paul's Cathedral.[5]
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