Nicholas of Ely

Nicholas of Ely
Bishop of Winchester
Appointed	2 March 1268
Installed	27 May 1268
Term ended	12 February 1280
Predecessor	John Gervais
Successor	Robert Burnell
Other posts	Bishop of Worcester Archdeacon of Ely
Orders
Consecration	19 September 1266
Personal details
Died	12 February 1280
Denomination	Catholic
Lord Chancellor
In office 1260–1261
Monarch	Henry III of England
Preceded by	Henry Wingham
Succeeded by	Walter de Merton
Lord Chancellor
In office 1263–1263
Monarch	Henry III of England
Preceded by	Walter de Merton
Succeeded by	John Chishull
Lord High Treasurer
In office 1263–1263
Monarch	Henry III of England
Preceded by	John of Caux
Succeeded by	Henry

Nicholas of Ely was Lord Chancellor of England, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord High Treasurer in the 13th century.

Nicholas was Archdeacon of Ely when he was first appointed chancellor by Henry III in 1260, but he was sacked in favour of Walter de Merton in 1261. He also held prebends in the diocese of London and was a papal chaplain. In 1263 he was appointed Treasurer and Chancellor again, but lost both offices later in the year.

Nicholas was elected to the see of Worcester about 8 June 1266 and consecrated on 19 September 1266. He was enthroned at Worcester Cathedral on 26 September 1266.

Nicholas was translated to the see of Winchester on 2 March 1268 by Pope Clement IV. He was enthroned at Winchester Cathedral on 27 May 1268.

Nicholas died on 12 February 1280.

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