John Kemp
Archbishop of Canterbury, diplomat
Born
None
None years ago
Died
March 22nd, 1454
571 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1420 until death in 1454. Held a prominent position in the English Church during the tumultuous period of the Hundred Years' War. Actively engaged in diplomacy, including negotiations between England and France. Played a crucial role in the administration of the Church, especially in the areas of reform and governance.
Served as Chancellor of England twice
Acted as a mediator in the Anglo-French negotiations
Supervised the coronation of King Henry VI
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