Eustace of Fauconberg
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| Denomination | Catholic |
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| See | Diocese of London |
| Title | Bishop of London |
| Period in office | 1221–1228 |
| Predecessor | William of Sainte-Mère-Eglise |
| Successor | Roger Niger |
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| Previous post | Prebendary of Holbourn |
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| Date of death | about October 31, 1228 |
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| In office 4 Nov 1217 – 1228 |
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| Monarch | Henry III |
| Preceded by | William of Ely |
| Succeeded by | Walter Mauclerk |
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Eustace de Fauconberg was Bishop of London from 1221 to 1228 and was also Lord High Treasurer.
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[edit] Life
He was the son of Walter de Fauconberg of Rise-in-Holderness in the East Riding of the English county of Yorkshire.
He was selected as treasurer in 1217, probably in November, and held the office until his death.[1] He held the prebend of Holbourn in the diocese of London[2] prior to being elected to the see of London on February 26, 1221 and consecrated on April 25, 1221.[3]
He died circa October 31, 1228.[3]
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[edit] Notes
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 99
- ^ British History Online Bishops of London accessed on October 29, 2007
- ^ a b Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 239
[edit] References
- British History Online Bishops of London accessed on October 29, 2007
- Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by William of Ely |
Lord High Treasurer 1217–1228 |
Succeeded by Walter Mauclerk |
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| Preceded by William of Sainte-Mère-Eglise |
Bishop of London 1221–1228 |
Succeeded by Roger Niger |
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| NAME | Eustace of Fauconberg |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Bishop of London, Lord High Treasurer of England |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | circa October 31, 1228 |
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