John Stafford (bishop)

John Stafford (died 25 May 1452) was a medieval English prelate and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor (1432–1450) and as Archbishop of Canterbury (1443–1452).

John Stafford
Archbishop of Canterbury
Primate of All England
Henry VI enthroned. The leading figure at far left holding a mace/staff/baton with a purse (containing the Great Seal) attached to his waist appears to be the Lord Chancellor, those items being the symbols of his office. Possibly John Stafford (d.1452), Lord Chancellor (1432-1450) and Archbishop of Canterbury (1443-1452). Detail from "Talbot Shrewsbury Book", 1444-45
ChurchCatholic Church
Appointed13 May 1443
Installedunknown
Term ended25 May 1452
PredecessorHenry Chichele
SuccessorJohn Kemp
Other post(s)Bishop of Bath and Wells
Orders
Consecrationtranslated 13 May 1443
Personal details
Died25 May 1452
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