John of Sittingbourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John of Sittingbourne |
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|---|---|
| Archbishop of Canterbury-elect | |
| Elected | 16 March 1232 |
| Quashed | 12 June 1232 |
| Predecessor | Ralph Neville |
| Successor | John Blund |
| Other posts | Prior of Christ Church |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | never consecrated |
| Personal details | |
| Died | before 1238 |
John of Sittingbourne was an important church leader in England long ago. He lived in the 1200s. He was chosen to be the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1232. This was a very high position in the church.
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Who Was John of Sittingbourne?
John of Sittingbourne was a monk. Monks are men who dedicate their lives to religious service. They often live in special communities called monasteries.
From Monk to Prior
John lived at Christ Church Priory in Canterbury, England. A priory is a type of monastery. In 1222, John was chosen to be the prior of Christ Church. A prior is like the leader of a monastery. It was a very important job.
Becoming Archbishop-Elect
In 1232, John was chosen for an even bigger role. He was elected to be the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the leader of the Church of England. It is a very powerful and respected position. He was elected on March 16, 1232.
Why His Election Was Cancelled
Even though John was elected, he never officially became the Archbishop. His election was "quashed." This means it was cancelled or made invalid. This happened on June 12, 1232. John resigned from the position at the papal court. The papal court was the office of the Pope, who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church. This means the Pope or his representatives decided the election was not valid.
Later Life and Death
After his election was cancelled, John of Sittingbourne lived for a few more years. He passed away sometime before the year 1238.
