New Archbishop of Canterbury? Flashcards
Why did John want to ensure that his candidate got picked as Archbishop of Canterbury?
Hubert Walter had sometimes not completely supported him
Give an example of Walter not supporting John
- In France, he stalled John’s attempts for peace in the weeks leading up to Mirebeau:
He ordered bishops not to carry out John’s orders of open negotiations
What does the History of William Marshal say about Walter?
Includes tales that he boasted that he was richer than John
What is John believed to have said after Walter died?
“Now for the first time I can truly be King of England”
Who did John want the people at Canterbury to elect?
John de Gray
How did the bishops and monks react?
The monks were reluctant
Bishops claimed a right to be involved in the election
As a result what did John do?
He deferred (put off) the election proceedings until Nov 1205
