Henry Sandford | |
Religion: | Catholic |
Bishop of Rochester | |
Elected: | 26 December 1226 |
Term End: | probably 24 February 1235 |
Predecessor: | Benedict of Sausetun |
Successor: | Richard Wendene |
Consecration: | 9 May 1227 |
Other Post: | Archdeacon of Canterbury |
Death Date: | probably 24 February 1235 |
Henry Sandford was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.
Sandford was a royal official before becoming a canon of the diocese of Salisbury and was Archdeacon of Canterbury from about 1213 until he was chosen for Rochester.[1]
Sandford was elected to the see of Rochester on 26 December 1226 and consecrated on 9 May 1227.[2] He was enthroned at Rochester Cathedral on 16 May 1227.[3]
Sandford probably died on 24 February 1235.[3]