Church Catholic Died February 12, 1280 Appointed March 2, 1268 Consecration September 19, 1266 | Name Nicholas Ely Installed 27 May 1268 Term ended February 12, 1280 | |
Other posts Bishop of Worcester, Archdeacon of Cambridge | ||
Nicholas of Ely was Lord Chancellor of England, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord High Treasurer in the 13th century.
Life
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.