John of Sittingbourne
13th-century Archbishop-elect of Canterbury
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John of Sittingbourne (died before 1238) was Archbishop of Canterbury-elect in 1232.
John of Sittingbourne | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Canterbury-elect | |
| Elected | 16 March 1232 |
| Quashed | 12 June 1232 |
| Predecessor | Ralph Neville |
| Successor | John Blund |
| Other post | Prior of Christ Church |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | never consecrated |
| Personal details | |
| Died | before 1238 |
John was a monk of Christ Church Priory, Canterbury, and was selected as prior of Christ Church in 1222.[1] John was elected to the archbishopric on 16 March 1232, but his election was quashed on 12 June 1232[2] when he resigned the office at the papal court.[3]
John died sometime before 1238.[1]
