John Stafford (bishop)
John Stafford | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Canterbury Primate of All England | |
Henry VI enthroned. The leading figure at far left holding a mace/staff/baton with a purse (containing the Great Seal) attached to his waist appears to be the Lord Chancellor, those items being the symbols of his office. Possibly John Stafford (d.1452), Lord Chancellor (1432-1450) and Archbishop of Canterbury (1443-1452). Detail from "Talbot Shrewsbury Book", 1444-45 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 13 May 1443 |
| Installed | unknown |
| Term ended | 25 May 1452 |
| Predecessor | Henry Chichele |
| Successor | John Kemp |
| Other post | Bishop of Bath and Wells |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | translated 13 May 1443 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 25 May 1452 |
John Stafford (died 25 May 1452) was a medieval English prelate and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor (1432–1450) and as Archbishop of Canterbury (1443–1452).