Adam Moleyns facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adam Moleyns |
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| Bishop of Chichester | |
| Appointed | 24 September 1445 |
| Reign ended | 9 January 1450 |
| Predecessor | Richard Praty |
| Successor | Reginald Pecock |
| Other posts | Lord Privy Seal (1444–1450) Dean of Salisbury & Archdeacon of Taunton (1441–1445) Archdeacon of Salisbury (1440–1441) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 6 February 1446 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 9 January 1450 Portsmouth, Hampshire |
Adam Moleyns (died January 9, 1450) was an important English leader in the 1400s. He was a bishop, a lawyer, and worked for the king. He helped run the government when King Henry VI of England was too young to rule.
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Adam Moleyns' Early Career
Adam Moleyns held several important positions in the church. From 1433, he was in charge of the church area called Kempsey. He also served as the Dean of Salisbury from 1441 to 1446. A Dean is a senior leader in a cathedral.
Becoming a Bishop
Adam Moleyns became the Bishop of Chichester on September 24, 1445. He was officially made a bishop on February 6, 1446. A bishop is a high-ranking church official.
Working for the King
Moleyns was also a key person in the king's government. In 1444, he became the Lord Privy Seal. This was a very important job, like being a top advisor to the king. At the same time, he was also a Protonotary for the Pope. This meant he had a special role in the Pope's court.
Building and Diplomacy
In 1447, Moleyns received permission to make his manor house in Bexhill stronger. This shows he was a powerful figure. He also communicated with important people from other countries. One of these was Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, who later became Pope Pius II. Piccolomini praised Moleyns for his skill in speaking and writing.
The Libelle of Englyshe Polycye
For a while, some historians thought Adam Moleyns wrote a famous poem called The Libelle of Englyshe Polycye. This poem was written between 1435 and 1438. However, most experts today do not believe he wrote it.
Adam Moleyns' Final Days
Adam Moleyns was a strong supporter of William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk. The Duke of Suffolk was not very popular at the time. On January 9, 1450, Moleyns was in Portsmouth. He died there during a conflict with soldiers who were unhappy because they had not been paid.
