Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Hereford
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Courtenay Biography and Timeline
Follow William Courtenay through 9 dated historical records for England.
William Courtenay, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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1370–1382Years on this page
1370
1375
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of London
1377
Trial
The trial ends without verdict after a dispute of John of Gaunt & the Bishop of London. Presides over the trial of John Wycliffe for heresy
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Stirs up a mob to protest against John of Gaunts behaviour at John Wycliffes trial
Trial
Stirs up a mob to protest against John of Gaunts behaviour at John Wycliffes trial
1381
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England
Role range: 1381-1381
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Role range: 1381-1396
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Role range: 1381-1396
1382
Exile of William Courtenay
Purges Oxford of the Lollards
Records, sources and methodology
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