John of Sittingbourne
Prior of Christ Church Priory; Archbishop of Canterbury-elect
About John of Sittingbourne
Lived 1200 – 1230. John of Sittingbourne was a catholic monk.
John of Sittingbourne (died before 1238) was Archbishop of Canterbury-elect in 1232.
John was a monk of Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, and was selected as prior of Christ Church in 1222. John was elected to the archbishopric on 16 March 1232, but his election was quashed on 12 June 1232 when he resigned the office at the papal court.
John died sometime before 1238.
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Who was John of Sittingbourne?
Prior of Christ Church Priory; Archbishop of Canterbury-elect
When was John of Sittingbourne born?
John of Sittingbourne was born in 1200.
When did John of Sittingbourne die?
John of Sittingbourne died in 1230.
What was John of Sittingbourne's occupation?
John of Sittingbourne was a catholic monk.
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