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Walter Giffard (died April 1279), chancellor of England and archbishop of York, was a son of Hugh Giffard of Boyton , Wiltshire, and after serving as canon and archdeacon of Wells, was chosen bishop of Bath and Wells in May 1264. In August 1265 Henry III appointed him chancellor of England, and he was one of the arbitrators who drew up the dictum de Kenilwortk in 1266. Later in this year Pope Clement IV named him archbishop of York, and having resigned the chancellorship he was an able and diligent ruler of his see, although in spite of his great wealth he was frequently in pecuniary difficulties. When Henry III died in November 1272 the archbishopric of Canterbury was vacant, and consequently the great seal was delivered to the archbishop of York, who was the chief of the three regents who successfully governed the kingdom until the return of Edward I in August 1274Events May 7 In France the Second Council of Lyons opens to consider the condition of the Holy Land and to agree to a union with the Byzantine church. August 21 Philip III of France marries Marie de Brabant End of the reign of Emperor Kameyama of Japan Em. Having again acted in this capacity during the king's absence in 1275Events Eleanor de Montfort is captured by pirates in the employ of Edward I of England to prevent her marriage to Llywelyn the Last, prince of Wales Edward I of England also passes a statute that forces all Jews over the age of 7 to wear the yellow badge, Giffard died in April 1279, and was buried in his cathedral.

This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. 1911 Britannica

Preceded by: Ralph SandwichRalph Sandwich was Lord Chancellor of England during the 13th century. Sandwich, Ralph.	Lord Chancellor 1265–1266	Followed by: Godfrey GiffardArms of Bishop Giffard, used by Worcester Cathedral" Godfrey Giffard (c. 1235 26 January 1301), Bishop of Worcester, was the son of Hugh Giffard of Boyton in Wiltshire, and Sybil, the daughter and coheiress of Walter de Cormeilles. His elder brother Walte
Preceded by: William of Bitton I	Bishop of Bath and Wells 1266–1279	Followed by: William of Bitton II
Preceded by: Godfrey Ludham	Archbishop of York 1266–1279	Followed by: William Wickwane

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