Register of William Wickwane, Lord Archbishop of York, 1279-1285.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, William.

Series:

Register of William Wickwane, Lord Archbishop of York Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church records and registers.

Church history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (401 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

The Register of William Wickwane, Lord Archbishop of York (1279-1285), edited by William Brown, is a comprehensive historical document detailing the administrative, ecclesiastical, and personal records of Archbishop Wickwane during his tenure. It provides insights into medieval church governance, including appointments, disputes, and correspondence. The register also explores Wickwane’s connections to the Abbey of Winchcombe and his family, as well as the challenges he faced, including impostors claiming kinship. The volume is divided into two parts with duplicate content, and it features meticulous annotations and historical context related to Wickwane’s life, his origins in Child’s Wickham, and his role within the Diocese of York. Intended for scholars of medieval history, church history, and archival studies, this work serves as a valuable resource for understanding ecclesiastical practices and societal dynamics in 13th-century England. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554937448

1554937442

OCLC:

1492995896