John Chishull
Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of London
About John Chishull
Lived 1250 – 1280 (aged 29–30). John Chishull was a catholic priest, judge and catholic bishop.
John Chishull or John de Chishull (died 1280) was Lord Chancellor of England, Bishop of London, and Lord High Treasurer during the 13th century. He also served as Dean of St Paul's.
Life
Chishull was made rector of St Mary's Church, the parish church of Broadwater in Sussex (now part of the town of Worthing) in 1259.
Appointed as a King's Clerk in 1251, he was selected as Chancellor of the Exchequer in November 1263 and served until 25 February 1264. He also served as acting treasurer in November 1263. On 30 October 1268 he was reappointed Chancellor, serving until 29 July 1269. He was then appointed Provost of Beverley Minster from 1265 to 1274 and Dean of St Paul's in London between August and October 1268.
Chishull was elected bishop on 7 December 1273,
Chishull died on 7 February 1280.
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Who was John Chishull?
Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of London
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John Chishull was born in 1250.
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John Chishull died on 7 February 1280.
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John Chishull was a catholic priest, judge and catholic bishop.
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