Henry Sandford (bishop)
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Elected26 December 1226
Term endedprobably 24 February 1235
PredecessorBenedict of Sausetun
SuccessorRichard Wendene
Henry Sandford | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rochester | |
| Elected | 26 December 1226 |
| Term ended | probably 24 February 1235 |
| Predecessor | Benedict of Sausetun |
| Successor | Richard Wendene |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Canterbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 9 May 1227 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | probably 24 February 1235 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Henry Sandford was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.
Sandford was a royal official before becoming a canon of the diocese of Salisbury and was Archdeacon of Canterbury from about 1213 until he was chosen for Rochester.[1]
Sandford was elected to the see of Rochester on 26 December 1226 and consecrated on 9 May 1227.[2] He was enthroned at Rochester Cathedral on 16 May 1227.[3]
Sandford probably died on 24 February 1235.[3]
