Eustace of Fauconberg
13th-century Bishop of London and Treasurer of England
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Eustace of Fauconberg was a medieval English Bishop of London from 1221 to 1228 and was also Lord High Treasurer.
Elected26 February 1221
TermendedOctober 1228
PredecessorWilliam of Sainte-Mère-Eglise
SuccessorRoger Niger
Eustace of Fauconberg | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of London | |
| Elected | 26 February 1221 |
| Term ended | October 1228 |
| Predecessor | William of Sainte-Mère-Eglise |
| Successor | Roger Niger |
| Other post | Prebendary of Holbourn |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 25 April 1221 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | October 1228 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| 6th Lord High Treasurer | |
| In office 4 November 1217 – 1228 | |
| Monarch | Henry III |
| Preceded by | William of Ely |
| Succeeded by | Walter Mauclerk |
Biography
Eustace was the son of Walter de Fauconberg of Rise-in-Holderness in the East Riding of the English county of Yorkshire.
Eustace was selected as treasurer in 1217, probably on 4 November, and held the office until his death.[1] He held the prebend of Holbourn in the diocese of London[2] before being elected to the see of London on 26 February 1221 and consecrated on 25 April 1221.[3]
Eustace died between 24 and 31 October 1228.[3] There was a tomb memorial to him in the quire at Old St Paul's Cathedral.[4]
