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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Bishop of London; Lord Chancellor of England
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
1 January 1300
Death:
13 July 1262
The details
Biography
Introduction
Henry Wingham (died 1262) was a Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of London.
Life
Wingham was selected as Chancellor on 5 January 1255. His office was renewed by the baronial reformers in 1258, but he was replaced on 18 October 1260 by Nicholas of Ely. He held the prebend of Newington in the diocese of London as well as being a member of the papal chapel and the dean of St Martin le Grand.
Wingham was elected to the see of London about 29 June 1259 and consecrated on 15 February 1260.
Wingham died on 13 July 1262 or 14 July 1262. He was definitely dead by 16 July 1262.