Walter de Islip
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title:
Walter de Islip
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Walter de Islip, Isleep or de Istlep was an English-born cleric, statesman, and judge in fourteenth-century Ireland. He was the first Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer; he also held the offices of Treasurer of Ireland, Chief Escheator, and Custos Rotulorum of Kilkenny. He was a noted pluralist, who held numerous benefices. His career was seriously damaged by accusations of corruption and maladministration. He played an important role in the celebrated Kilkenny Witchcraft Trials of 1324.
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English-born cleric and statesman
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_de_Islip
date created:
2012-01-21T13:19:03Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T23:48:13Z
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