The Nobility and Ecclesiastical Patronage in Thirteenth-Century England

A detailed examination of the patronage rights exerted over the church by the nobility, illuminating the complex network of relationships between them, the Church, and the clergy.

List of contents

Introduction
Ecclesiastical Patronage Rights in the Thirteenth Century
The Exercise and Defence of Patronage Rights
Jobs for the Boys?
Acquisitive Inquisitive Kings
Speaking With One Voice
Looking to the Future
Conclusion
Appendix of Documents
Appendix of Magnate Presentations

About the author

ELIZABETH GEMMILL is an Associate Professor in History in the Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Kellogg College. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Her research interests are in later medieval social, economic, and ecclesiastical history.

Summary

A detailed examination of the patronage rights exerted over the church by the nobility, illuminating the complex network of relationships between them, the Church, and the clergy.

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth Gemmill
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.04.2013
• EAN: 9781843838128
• ISBN: 978-1-84383-812-8
• No. of pages: 254
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 239 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 567 g
• Series: Studies in the History of Medi; Studies in the History of Medieval Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; HISTORY / Medieval, History - General History