John de Stratford

Bishop of Winchester; Lord High Treasurer; Lord Chancellor; Archbishop of Canterbury
Person human Q3175717
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John de Stratford

Summary

John de Stratford is a human[1]. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2], he… he was born on 1275[3]. He died in Mayfield and Five Ashes[4]. He died on August 23, 1348[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2], John de Stratford…
  • John de Stratford passed away in Mayfield and Five Ashes[4].
  • John de Stratford was born on 1275[3].
  • John de Stratford died on August 23, 1348[5].
  • John de Stratford is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[9].
  • John de Stratford worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • John de Stratford's professions included judge[7].
  • John de Stratford held the position of Lord High Treasurer[10].
  • John de Stratford held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[11].
  • John de Stratford held the position of diocesan bishop[12].
  • John de Stratford was educated at Balliol College[13].
  • John de Stratford's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • John de Stratford is recorded as male[15].
  • John de Stratford's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John de Stratford's Commons category is recorded as John de Stratford[17].
  • John de Stratford's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John de Stratford's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • John de Stratford's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • John de Stratford's consecrator is recorded as Vital du Four[21].

Body

Origins and Family

John de Stratford was born in Stratford-upon-Avon[2]. He was born on 1275[3].

Education

John de Stratford was educated at Balliol College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include Lord High Treasurer[10], a position[22], founded in 1158[23]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[11], a historical episcopal title[24], in Kingdom of England[25], founded in 0596[26]; and diocesan bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[27].

Personal Life

John de Stratford's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

John de Stratford died on August 23, 1348[5]. He passed away in Mayfield and Five Ashes[4]. Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

John de Stratford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was John de Stratford born?

John de Stratford's place of birth was Stratford-upon-Avon[2].

Where did John de Stratford die?

John de Stratford died in Mayfield and Five Ashes[4].

What did John de Stratford do for work?

John de Stratford worked as Catholic priest[6] and judge[7].

Where did John de Stratford go to school?

John de Stratford was educated at Balliol College[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, judge
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Balliol College
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Occupation Catholic priest, judge
    Position held Lord High Treasurer, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, diocesan bishop
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