About Henry of Sandwich
Lived 1250 – 1273 (aged 22–23). Henry of Sandwich was an English catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Henry of Sandwich (died 1273) was a medieval Bishop of London.
Life
Henry was the son of Henry of Sandwich, a knight from Sandwich, Kent. He held the prebend of Weldland in the diocese of London.
Henry was Archdeacon of Oxford from 1259 to 1262. He was elected Bishop of London on 13 November 1262, confirmed 21 December and consecrated on 27 May 1263. He was suspended from office on 1 December 1265 but was reinstated by Pope Gregory X on 31 May 1272. He returned to England from exile on 31 January 1273. After his death, his nephew Sir Ralph de Sandwich was made administrator of the See of London, having already acted as their administrator during Henry's exile in Rome.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry of Sandwich?
Bishop of London
When was Henry of Sandwich born?
Henry of Sandwich was born in 1250.
When did Henry of Sandwich die?
Henry of Sandwich died on 15 September 1273.
What was Henry of Sandwich's occupation?
Henry of Sandwich was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Henry of Sandwich?
Henry of Sandwich was English.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Henry of Sandwich
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