Henry Sandford (bishop) explained

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]

References

Notes and References

  1. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=33855 British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury
  2. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 267
  3. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=33873 British History Online Bishops of Rochester