William Middleton (bishop)
William Middleton (or William de Middleton; died 31 August or 1 September 1288) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.
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 post(s) | Archdeacon of Canterbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 29 May 1278 by Archbishop Robert Kilwardy, O.P., with unknown co-consecrators |
| Personal details | |
| Died | either 31 August or 1 September 1288 |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Profession | previously clerk; also administrator |
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]
In July 1287 Middleton was appointed to the offices of Seneschal of Gascony and Lieutenant of the Duchy of Aquitaine.[4] He died 31 August[3] or 1 September 1288.[5]
Citations
- Pegues "Clericus in Legal Administration" English Historical Review p. 548
- British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on 29 October 2007
- British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on 29 October 2007
- "Principal Office Holders in the Duchy" and "King's Lieutenants in the Duchy (1278–1453)", The Gascon Rolls Project (1317–1468).
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
References
- British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury accessed on 29 October 2007
- British History Online Bishops of Norwich accessed on 29 October 2007
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
- Pegues, Frank (October 1956). "The Clericus in the Legal Administration of Thirteenth-Century England". The English Historical Review. 71 (281): 529–559. doi:10.1093/ehr/LXXI.281.529.