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Longchamp, William de

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A low-born Norman favourite of Richard I., made by him bishop of Ely; became Justiciar of England 1190, and Papal Legate 1191; clever, energetic, just, and faithful, he yet incurred dislike by his ambition and arrogance, and was banished to Normandy; his energy in gathering the money for Richard's ransom restored him to favour, and he became Chancellor; d . 1197.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Longchamp, William de'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​l/longchamp-william-de.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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