- Simon Islip
Simon Islip (d. 1366) was an English
prelate . He served asArchbishop of Canterbury between 1349 and 1366.Infobox Archbishop of Canterbury
Full name = Simon Islip
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consecration = 20 December 1349
term_end = 26 April 1366
predecessor =Thomas Bradwardine
successor =William Edington
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death_date = 26 April 1366
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Early life
He was the uncle of
William Whittlesey . [ [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08191b.htm Simon Islip] -Catholic Encyclopedia article]Lord Privy Seal
In 1347, possibly in September, Simon was appointed keeper of the Privy Seal. Previously he had held the seal of Lionel, who was the regent in England. He vacated the office between 21 February and 1 May 1350.Fryde "Handbook of British Chronology" p. 94]
Archbishop of Canterbury
Simon was elected to the
see of Canterbury on 20 September 1349, provided to the see on 7 October 1349, and entrusted with the temporalities of the diocese on 15 November 1349. His consecration took place on 20 December 1349.Fryde "Handbook of British Chronology" p. 233]Death and afterward
Simon Islip died on 26 April 1366.
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= Lord Privy Seal; Archbishop of Canterbury
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DATE OF DEATH= 26 April 1366
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