Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Historical person
John Peckham Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Peckham, based on 6 World History Database records associated with England.
Chronological biography
1279
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Instructs a new copy of the Magna Carta be nailed up annually in every major church
Attacks the Crowns use of pluralities, supplementing the incomes of civil servants. Announces those who violate the Magna Carta should be excommunicated
Instructs a new copy of the Magna Carta be nailed up annually in every major church
Announces those who violate the Magna Carta should be excommunicated
Titles and roles
Archbishop of Canterbury
Record provenance
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