Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Role range: 1677-1690
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Sancroft Biography and Timeline
Follow William Sancroft through 3 dated historical records for England.
William Sancroft, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1677–1689Years on this page
1677
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Role range: 1677-1690
1689
Refusal to Crown William and Mary
Refuses to recognize the removal of James II and does not crown William and Mary
Role range: 1693
Records, sources and methodology
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