Thurstan

Archbishop of York

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Also known as Thurstan of York · Thurstan de Bayeux · Thorsteinn

Born: 1070
Died: February 6, 1140
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1.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
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, February 5, 1140
Birthplace: Bayeux
Place of death: Pontefract
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Occupation: Catholic priest(since 1115)
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1.Stated in Catholic-Hierarchy.orgRetrieved 2021-01-28
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, Catholic deacon(since 1114)
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1.Stated in Catholic-Hierarchy.orgRetrieved 2021-01-29
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Positions held: Roman Catholic archbishop of York(1119–1140)
Languages spoken, written or signed: French

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Thurstan or Turstin of Bayeux was a medieval Archbishop of York, the son of a priest. He served kings William II and Henry I of England before his election to the see of York in 1114. Once elected, his consecration was delayed for five years while he fought attempts by the Archbishop of Canterbury to assert primacy over York. Eventually, he was consecrated by the pope instead and allowed to return to England. While archbishop, he secured two new suffragan bishops for his province. When Henry I died, Thurstan supported Henry's nephew Stephen of Blois as king. Thurstan also defended the northern part of England from invasion by the Scots, taking a leading part in organising the English forces at the Battle of the Standard (1138). Shortly before his death, Thurstan resigned from his see and took the habit of a Cluniac monk.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-07-07
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Religion or worldview: Catholic Church
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1.Stated in Catholic-Hierarchy.orgRetrieved 2020-10-13
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Religious order: Benedictines
Consecrator: Callixtus II
Name: Thurstan

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