Henry Chichele

Bishop of St. David's; Archbishop of Canterbury
Person human Q2376957
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Summary

Henry Chichele is a human[1]. His place of birth was Higham Ferrers[2]. He was born on 1364[3]. He died on April 12, 1443[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic deacon[6], archbishop[7], theologian[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Higham Ferrers[2].
  • Henry Chichele was born on 1364[3].
  • Henry Chichele was born on January 1, 1362[11].
  • Henry Chichele died on April 12, 1443[4].
  • Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[12].
  • Henry Chichele's father was Thomas Chichele[13].
  • Henry Chichele worked as a Catholic priest[5].
  • Henry Chichele's professions included Catholic deacon[6].
  • Henry Chichele worked as an archbishop[7].
  • Henry Chichele worked as a theologian[8].
  • Henry Chichele worked as a jurist[9].
  • Henry Chichele's professions included diplomat[14].
  • Henry Chichele's field of work was Catholicism[15].
  • Henry Chichele's field of work was ecclesiastical law[16].
  • Henry Chichele's field of work was theology[17].
  • Henry Chichele's field of work was vital record[18].
  • Henry Chichele's field of work was archbishops‘ office[19].
  • Henry Chichele held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[20].
  • Henry Chichele held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids[21].
  • Henry Chichele's education included a stint at New College[22].
  • Henry Chichele's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Henry Chichele is recorded as male[24].
  • Henry Chichele's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henry Chichele's Commons category is recorded as Henry Chichele[26].
  • Henry Chichele's family name is recorded as Chichele[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Chichele was born in Higham Ferrers[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1364[3] and January 1, 1362[11]. His father was Thomas Chichele[13].

Education

Henry Chichele was educated at New College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5], Catholic deacon[6], archbishop[7], theologian[8], jurist[9], and diplomat[14]. Fields of work include Catholicism[15], a Christian denominational family[28], founded in 1054[29]; ecclesiastical law[16], an area of law[30]; theology[17], an academic discipline[31]; vital record[18], a documentation[32]; and archbishops‘ office[19]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[20], a historical episcopal title[33], in Kingdom of England[34], founded in 0596[35] and Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids[21].

Personal Life

Henry Chichele's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Henry Chichele died on April 12, 1443[4]. Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Henry Chichele ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Henry Chichele born?

Henry Chichele's place of birth was Higham Ferrers[2].

Who were Henry Chichele's parents?

Henry Chichele's father was Thomas Chichele[13].

What did Henry Chichele do for work?

Henry Chichele worked as Catholic priest[5], Catholic deacon[6], archbishop[7], theologian[8], and jurist[9].

Where did Henry Chichele go to school?

Henry Chichele was educated at New College[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Cruzate1492 · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Position held: Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids"
  2. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 130118141
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, archbishop +3
    Family name → Chichele
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English, Latin
    Father → Thomas Chichele
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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