Person:William of York (1)

William of York
b.Bef 1090
d.8 Jun 1154
m. Abt 1074
  1. William of YorkBef 1090 - 1154
  2. Herbert FitzHerbert _____Bef 1107 - Bef Abt 1155
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Name William of York
Alt Name Saint William FitzHerbert, Archbishop of York
Gender Male
Birth? Bef 1090
Death[1] 8 Jun 1154
Reference Number? Q275470?
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William of York (late 11th century – 8 June 1154) was an English priest and twice Archbishop of York, before and after a rival, Henry Murdac. He was thought to be related to King Stephen of England, who helped to secure his election to the province after several candidates had failed to gain papal confirmation. William faced opposition from the Cistercians, who after the election of the Cistercian Pope Eugene III, had William deposed in favour of a Cistercian, Murdac. From 1147 until 1153, William worked to be restored to York, which he achieved after the deaths of Murdac and Eugene III. He did not hold the province long, dying shortly after his return, allegedly from poison in the chalice he used to celebrate Mass. Miracles were reported at his tomb from 1177. He was canonised in 1226.

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References
  1. William of York, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.