William Langton
13th-century Archbishop of York-elect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Langton (or William of Rotherfield; died 1279) was a medieval English priest and nephew of Archbishop Walter de Gray. William was selected but never consecrated as Archbishop of York and Bishop of Carlisle.
William Langton | |
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Archbishop of York-elect | |
Elected | 12 March 1265 |
Term ended | November 1265 |
Predecessor | Godfrey Ludham |
Successor | Bonaventure |
Other post(s) | Dean of York Archdeacon of York |
Orders | |
Consecration | never consecrated |
Personal details | |
Died | 15 July 1279 |
Buried | York Minster |
Parents | Robert de Gray |
Langton was the son of Robert de Gray of Rotherfield Greys, who was the brother of Walter de Gray, Archbishop of York.[1] Langton held the prebend of Strensall by 24 June 1245.[2] He was named Archdeacon of York by 21 September 1249.[3] By 23 April 1255 he was the rector of Great Mitton, West Riding, Yorkshire, and was named Dean of York by 16 March 1262.[4] On 12 March 1265, he was elected to fill the role of Archbishopric of York, however his election was quashed in November 1265 by the pope.[5] He continued to hold office as Dean and was elected Bishop of Carlisle on 13 December 1278 but refused the office.[6]
Langton died on 15 July 1279 and was buried in the south transept of York Minster.[4]