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'''Walter Skirlaw''' (also '''Walter de Skirlaw''', '''Walter Skirclaw''', '''Walter Skirlaugh''', '''Walter Shirlagh''', or '''Walter Skarlawe''') (born [[Swine, East Riding of Yorkshire|Swine parish]], [[Holderness]],<ref>[http://www.ancestryuk.com/SecretsofHyltonCastle.htm Secrets of Hylton Castle] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=16132 A History of the County of East Riding: Swine Parish] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> brought up at [[Skirlaugh]]; died 1406) was an English bishop and diplomat. He was [[Bishop of Durham]] from 1388 to 1406. He was an important adviser to [[Richard II of England]] and [[Henry IV of England]].<ref>[http://www.theshortstory.co.uk/the_north_east/history/echomemories/durham/107/240107.html The Fading Years of the Prince Bishops] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref>
'''Walter Skirlaw'''{{efn|Also '''Walter de Skirlaw''', '''Walter Skirclaw''', '''Walter Skirlaugh''', '''Walter Shirlagh''', or '''Walter Skarlawe'''}} (born [[Swine, East Riding of Yorkshire|Swine parish]], [[Holderness]],<ref>[http://www.ancestryuk.com/SecretsofHyltonCastle.htm Secrets of Hylton Castle] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=16132 A History of the County of East Riding: Swine Parish] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> brought up at [[Skirlaugh]]; died 1406) was an English bishop and diplomat. He was [[Bishop of Durham]] from 1388 to 1406. He was an important adviser to [[Richard II of England]] and [[Henry IV of England]].<ref>[http://www.theshortstory.co.uk/the_north_east/history/echomemories/durham/107/240107.html The Fading Years of the Prince Bishops] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref>


==Life==
==Life==


Skirlaw was [[Archdeacon of the East Riding]] from 1359 to 1385<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=32514 British History – Archdeacons of the East Riding, 1300–1541]</ref> and [[Archdeacon of Northampton]] from 1381.<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32595 Archdeacons of Northampton] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> In 1382, he was given custody of the privy seal, filling the office of [[Lord Privy Seal]], which office he held until 1386.<ref name="Handbook">Fryde, et al. ''Handbook of British Chronology''</ref>{{rp|95}} He was elected [[Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry]] on 28 June 1385, and consecrated on 14 January 1386.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|253}}<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32256 Bishops of Coventry and Lichfield] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> Then he was translated to be [[Bishop of Bath and Wells]] on 18 August 1386.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|228}} On 3 April 1388, he was once again transferred, this time to the see of Durham.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|242}} He would have become [[archbishop of York]] in 1398, but Richard II over-ruled the [[cathedral chapter]], insisting on [[Richard le Scrope]].<ref>[http://www.goyorkshirego.com/northyorkshirepages/yorkminster.htm Welcome to York Minster] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref>
Skirlaw was [[Archdeacon of the East Riding]] from 1359 to 1385<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=32514 British History&nbsp;– Archdeacons of the East Riding, 1300–1541]</ref> and [[Archdeacon of Northampton]] from 1381.<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32595 Archdeacons of Northampton] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> In 1382, he was given custody of the privy seal, filling the office of [[Lord Privy Seal]], which office he held until 1386.<ref name="Handbook">Fryde, et al. ''Handbook of British Chronology''</ref>{{rp|95}} He was elected [[Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield]] on 28 June 1385, and consecrated on 14 January 1386.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|253}}<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32256 Bishops of Coventry and Lichfield] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> Then he was translated to be [[Bishop of Bath and Wells]] on 18 August 1386.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|228}} On 3 April 1388, he was once again transferred, this time to the see of Durham.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|242}} He would have become [[Archbishop of York]] in 1398, but Richard II over-ruled the [[cathedral chapter]], insisting on [[Richard Scrope (bishop)|Richard le Scrope]].<ref>[http://www.goyorkshirego.com/northyorkshirepages/yorkminster.htm Welcome to York Minster] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref>


Skirlaw was employed on diplomatic missions to Italy in 1381–3,<ref>''[[Concise Dictionary of National Biography]]''</ref> to Calais to negotiate with the French in 1388,<ref>[[May McKisack]], ''The Fourteenth Century'', p. 463.</ref> and to the Scots. He died on 24 March 1406.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|242}}
Skirlaw was employed on diplomatic missions to Italy in 1381–3,<ref>''[[Concise Dictionary of National Biography]]''</ref> to Calais to negotiate with the French in 1388,<ref>[[May McKisack]], ''The Fourteenth Century'', p. 463.</ref> and to the Scots. He died on 24 March 1406.<ref name="Handbook" />{{rp|242}}


Skirlaw is described as "a munificent prelate. He built bridges at [[Shincliffe]], [[Bishop Auckland]], and [[Yarm]]; a refuge tower, a beautiful chapter-house (now in ruins) at [[Howden]]; and was a large contributor to the expense of building the central tower of York Cathedral".<ref>J. E. Bygate, ''Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham, [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20191/20191-h/20191-h.htm Gutenberg text].</ref>
Skirlaw is described as "a munificent prelate. He built bridges at [[Shincliffe]], [[Bishop Auckland]], and [[Yarm]]; a refuge tower, a beautiful chapter-house (now in ruins) at [[Howden]]; and was a large contributor to the expense of building the central tower of York Cathedral".<ref>J. E. Bygate, ''Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham'', [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20191/20191-h/20191-h.htm Gutenberg text].</ref>


During his episcopacy much was added to [[Durham Cathedral]], including its [[cloisters]].<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42609 Durham Cathedral Historical Survey] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> He is portrayed in the east [[stained-glass window]] in [[York Minster]],<ref>[http://www.vidimus.org/archive/issue_6_2007/issue_6_2007-03.html Vidimus no. 6 (April 2007): Panel of the Month] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> which he had made.<ref>[http://www.salvonet.com/yorkweb/minster/b.htm York Minster: The Great East Window] accessed on 7 September 2007</ref>
During his episcopacy much was added to [[Durham Cathedral]], including its [[cloisters]].<ref>[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42609 Durham Cathedral Historical Survey] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> He is portrayed in the east [[stained-glass window]] in [[York Minster]],<ref>[http://www.vidimus.org/archive/issue_6_2007/issue_6_2007-03.html Vidimus no. 6 (April 2007): Panel of the Month] accessed on 23 August 2007</ref> which he had made.<ref>[http://www.salvonet.com/yorkweb/minster/b.htm York Minster: The Great East Window] accessed on 7 September 2007</ref>


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==References==
==References==
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32595 Archdeacons of Northampton]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32595 Archdeacons of Northampton]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32256 Bishops of Coventry and Lichfield]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=32256 Bishops of Coventry and Lichfield]
* Bygate, J. E. ''Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham, [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20191/20191-h/20191-h.htm Gutenberg text]
* Bygate, J. E. ''Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham'', [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20191/20191-h/20191-h.htm Gutenberg text]
* ''Concise Dictionary of National Biography''
* ''Concise Dictionary of National Biography''
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42609 Durham Cathedral Historical Survey]
* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42609 Durham Cathedral Historical Survey]
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Latest revision as of 22:57, 20 February 2024

Walter Skirlaw
Bishop of Durham
Image of Bishop Walter Skirlaw in the East Window of York Minster
Appointed3 April 1388
Term ended24 March 1406
PredecessorJohn Fordham
SuccessorThomas Langley
Orders
Consecration14 January 1386
Personal details
Born
Swine, East Riding of Yorkshire
Died24 March 1406
DenominationRoman Catholic
Previous post(s)Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield
Bishop of Bath and Wells

Walter Skirlaw[a] (born Swine parish, Holderness,[1][2] brought up at Skirlaugh; died 1406) was an English bishop and diplomat. He was Bishop of Durham from 1388 to 1406. He was an important adviser to Richard II of England and Henry IV of England.[3]

Life[edit]

Skirlaw was Archdeacon of the East Riding from 1359 to 1385[4] and Archdeacon of Northampton from 1381.[5] In 1382, he was given custody of the privy seal, filling the office of Lord Privy Seal, which office he held until 1386.[6]: 95  He was elected Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield on 28 June 1385, and consecrated on 14 January 1386.[6]: 253 [7] Then he was translated to be Bishop of Bath and Wells on 18 August 1386.[6]: 228  On 3 April 1388, he was once again transferred, this time to the see of Durham.[6]: 242  He would have become Archbishop of York in 1398, but Richard II over-ruled the cathedral chapter, insisting on Richard le Scrope.[8]

Skirlaw was employed on diplomatic missions to Italy in 1381–3,[9] to Calais to negotiate with the French in 1388,[10] and to the Scots. He died on 24 March 1406.[6]: 242 

Skirlaw is described as "a munificent prelate. He built bridges at Shincliffe, Bishop Auckland, and Yarm; a refuge tower, a beautiful chapter-house (now in ruins) at Howden; and was a large contributor to the expense of building the central tower of York Cathedral".[11]

During his episcopacy much was added to Durham Cathedral, including its cloisters.[12] He is portrayed in the east stained-glass window in York Minster,[13] which he had made.[14]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Also Walter de Skirlaw, Walter Skirclaw, Walter Skirlaugh, Walter Shirlagh, or Walter Skarlawe

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ Secrets of Hylton Castle accessed on 23 August 2007
  2. ^ A History of the County of East Riding: Swine Parish accessed on 23 August 2007
  3. ^ The Fading Years of the Prince Bishops accessed on 23 August 2007
  4. ^ British History – Archdeacons of the East Riding, 1300–1541
  5. ^ Archdeacons of Northampton accessed on 23 August 2007
  6. ^ a b c d e Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology
  7. ^ Bishops of Coventry and Lichfield accessed on 23 August 2007
  8. ^ Welcome to York Minster accessed on 23 August 2007
  9. ^ Concise Dictionary of National Biography
  10. ^ May McKisack, The Fourteenth Century, p. 463.
  11. ^ J. E. Bygate, Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham, Gutenberg text.
  12. ^ Durham Cathedral Historical Survey accessed on 23 August 2007
  13. ^ Vidimus no. 6 (April 2007): Panel of the Month accessed on 23 August 2007
  14. ^ York Minster: The Great East Window accessed on 7 September 2007

References[edit]

  • Archdeacons of Northampton
  • Bishops of Coventry and Lichfield
  • Bygate, J. E. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham, Gutenberg text
  • Concise Dictionary of National Biography
  • Durham Cathedral Historical Survey
  • The Fading Years of the Prince Bishops
  • Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
  • Glynne Jarratt The Life of Walter Skirlaw: Medieval Diplomat and Prince Bishop of Durham 2004
  • A History of the County of East Riding: Swine Parish
  • McKisack, May The Fourteenth Century
  • Secrets of Hylton Castle
  • Vidimus no. 6 (April 2007): Panel of the Month
  • Welcome to York Minster
Political offices
Preceded by Lord Privy Seal
1382–1386 		Succeeded by
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield
1385–1386 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Bath and Wells
1386–1388 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Durham
1388–1406 		Succeeded by
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