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Peter Des Roches Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Peter Des Roches, based on 17 World History Database records associated with England.

17 records1205–123813 events4 places

Chronological biography

1205

Bishop1205

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester · Winchester

Appointment Peter of Winchester

Consecration1205

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester · Rome

Roches is consecrated Bishop Peter of Winchester by Innocent III in person

Election1205

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester · Winchester

Elected to the see of Winchester, disputed but, on appeal, confirmed by Pope Innocent III

1214

Chief Justiciar1214

Government / Government of England · Chief Justiciar

Appointed Chief Justiciar of England

1215

Dismissal1215

Government / Government of England · Chief Justiciar

Unpopular with the Barons, Peter is replaced as Justiciar by Hubert de Burgh

1217

Battle of Lincoln1217

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester · Lincoln

Leads a division of the royal army loyal to King John

1219

Constitution of England1219

Government / Government of England · Regent

Marshal dies & rule passes to 3 men, Hubert de Burgh, Peter des Roches & Pandulf

Earl Marshal1219

Government / Government of England · Earl Marshal

Appointed Earl Marshal & Guardian of the young king, Henry III

Regency1219

Government / Government of England · Regent

Appointed Member of ruling council

1227

Exile of Peter Des Roches1227

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester

Roches joins a crusade under Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. Goes into exile after a failed power struggle with Hubert de Burgh

1231

Exile of Peter Des Roches1231

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester

Roches returns to England

1232

Dismissal1232

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester

Roches secures the fall of de Burgh & places Peter des Rivaux in charge of the royal household

1233

Reballion of Baronial1233

Warfare / Military · Bishop of Winchester

Roches & Peter des Rivaux provoke a Baronial rebellion, 1233-34

1235

Exile of Peter Des Roches1235

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester

Roches leaves England & enters the service of the Pope

1236

Exile of Peter Des Roches1236

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester

Roches returns to England & is reconciled with Hubert de Burgh

1238

BurialJune 1238

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester · Winchester

Roches is buried in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral

Death of Peter Des Roches9 June 1238

Religion / Roman Catholic Church · Bishop of Winchester · Farnham

Death of Peter Des Roches

Titles and roles

Bishop of Winchester · Chief Justiciar · Earl Marshal · Regent

Record provenance

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