Angmendus

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Angmendus (also Augmendus , Agendus ) († after 605) is said to have been the first Lord Chancellor (605) under King Æthelberht of Kent.

Life

He is said to have been one of the monks of probably Italian origin who, together with Augustine of Canterbury , Christianized England from 596 onwards. He is also said to have recorded the laws of the land.

Little is known of Angmendus other than his name. From when the office existed is controversial. The official list of the office names Angmendus as the first known incumbent. Even James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern makes a similar argument. However, most historians assume that the office did not come into being until the 11th century.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Severin Strauch: House of Lords: History and position of the highest court in the United Kingdom. Münster, 2003 p. 126
  2. ^ Diana Woodhouse: The Office of Lord Chancellor. Portland, 2001 p. 2

See also

literature

  • John Campbell: The lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England Vol. 1 London, 1845 p. 29

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personal data
SURNAME Angmendus
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Agendus
BRIEF DESCRIPTION first lord chancellor
DATE OF BIRTH 6th century
DATE OF DEATH 7th century