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Walter d'Eynsham

Walter d'Eynsham
Archbishop of Canterbury-elect
Elected 3 August 1228
Quashed 5 January 1229
Predecessor Stephen Langton
Successor Richard le Grant
Orders
Consecration never consecrated

Walter d'Eynsham, also known as Walter de Hempsham was a medieval Archbishop of Canterbury-elect.

Walter was a monk of Christ Church Priory in Canterbury, when he was chosen to be the Archbishop of Canterbury on 3 August 1228 by his fellow monks of the cathedral chapter. His appointment was over-ruled by King Henry III of England and Pope Gregory IX on 5 January 1229. He was examined by a group of cardinals on theological matters and declared to have answered badly, thus allowing the pope to declare him ineligible for the office.



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