John Fordham
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| John Fordham | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ely | |
| Church | Catholic |
| Appointed | 3 April 1388 |
| Term ended | 19 November 1425 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Arundel |
| Successor | Philip Morgan |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 5 January 1382 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 19 November 1425 |
| Previous post | Bishop of Durham |
John Fordham (died 1425) was Bishop of Durham and Bishop of Ely.
Fordham was keeper of the privy seal of Prince Richard from 1376 to 1377 and Dean of Wells before being named Lord Privy Seal in June 1377. He held that office until December of 1381.[1]
Fordham was nominated to Durham on 9 September 1381 and consecrated on 5 January 1382. He was translated to Ely on 3 April 1388.[2]
Fordham briefly served as Lord High Treasurer in 1386.[3]
Fordham died on 19 November 1425.[4] His executors, listed in 1430, were Robert Wetheryngsete, John Bernard, William Derby, Thomas Reynald & Robert Crowe.[5]
Citations
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 94
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 242
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 106
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 244
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. First entry, with "Cant" in the margin.
References
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Lord Privy Seal 1377–1381 |
Succeeded by William Dighton |
| Preceded by | Lord High Treasurer 1386 |
Succeeded by John Gilbert |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by | Bishop of Durham 1381–1388 |
Succeeded by Walter Skirlaw |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Ely 1388–1425 |
Succeeded by Philip Morgan |
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