NationMaster - Encyclopedia: John Stafford

He came to the front under Henry IV, becoming Lord Privy Seal in 1421 and treasurer (1422). Pope Martin V made him bishop of Bath and Wells (1425). He was Lord Chancellor from 1432 to 1450.

Pope Eugenius IV made him archbishop from 1443, a position he held till his death. He steered an even course between parties as a moderate man and useful official.

Preceded by: Nicholas Bubwith	Bishop of Bath and Wells 1424–1433	Followed by: Thomas Beckington

Preceded by: John Kemp	Lord Chancellor 1432–1450	Followed by: John Kemp
Preceded by: Henry Chicheley	Archbishop of Canterbury 1443–1452	Followed by: John Kemp

Categories: People stubs | 1452 deaths | Archbishops of Canterbury | Lord Chancellors of England | Lords Privy Seal

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	John Stafford (Ralph, John) was born on 17 Feb 1779.
	Nancy Stafford was born on 29 Mar 1824 and died on 6 Oct 1890.
	Julia Ann Stafford was born on 24 Dec 1822 and died on 23 Jul 1885.

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