Geoffrey (archbishop of York)

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title: Geoffrey (archbishop of York)
text: Geoffrey was an illegitimate son of King Henry II of England who became bishop-elect of Lincoln and archbishop of York. The identity of his mother is uncertain, but she may have been named Ykenai. Geoffrey held several minor clerical offices before becoming Bishop of Lincoln in 1173, though he was not ordained as a priest until 1189. In 1173–1174, he led a campaign in northern England to help put down a rebellion by his legitimate half-brothers; this campaign led to the capture of William, King
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description: 12th century Archbishop of York
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date created: 2004-05-14T20:53:28Z
date modified: 2024-08-29T09:37:27Z
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