Henry Burghersh
English Bishop and Lord Chancellor
Born
1292
733 years ago
Died
December 4th, 1340
684 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as Bishop of Lincoln from 1317
Held the office of Lord Chancellor of England
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