p. 838 839. Bound in 500 Marks to the Pope against their wills p. 844 845. E. ST Edmunds Abby A protection for it committed by the King to the Popes Legat p. 333. The Abbot a Commissioner to inquire of the goods formerly taken from the Romans 436. Richard de Insula Abbot his praise death 442. The Abbot complains to the King against the Popes exactions 567. The Popes Delegate in the case between the Abbot of Glaston and Bishop of Bath p. 578 634. King H. the 3. his extortions from it during the vacancy the Abbots election nulled bound in 800 marks to the Pope 717. It s visitation by the Popes Delegates 789. The Abbot Conservator of the Priviledge granted to St. Augustinâ— Câ—nt 794. A refuge to oppressed Clerks 806. Converts â—ent to it 836 839. The Abbot confirmed at Rome against the Kings and Archbishops wills 924. The Freâ—â—s Mâ—â—oâ—s intrude there 935. It s Custos during the Vacancy called to account 977. King H. 3. dyeth in it 1067. The Abbot One of the Popes Delegates in a case between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Abbot of S. Augustines proceeds therein against the Kings prohibition Appendix p. 8. to 17. The Kings Commissioners to be present at their election of an Abbot p. 348. S. Edrulâ—us Abbot recommended to be elected Bishop of Sagion p. 234. St. Ellen de With Converts sent to it p. 840. Elleschirch Prioresse p. 352. Ely Prior and Covent their Bishops election against the Kings Writ vacated oppressed by him p. 913 923 924. A Writ concerning the goods distreined p. 965. Euchâ—esay Priory Converts sent to it p. 838 840. Evesham Abby dedicated p. 504. an Heretick brought before Richard Abbot of it and others p. 560. The Kings Chancellor p. 6â—4 Converts sent thither p. 838 840. The Abbot deprived and a new substituted by the Popes Legat Appendix p. 18. F. ST Facundus Abbot the Popes Legat to publish the Emperors Excommunication p. 655. St. Faith Fidis Convert Jewes sent thither p. 836 839. Farnley Pharlegg Priory Converts sent thither p. 836 839. Flay Abbot of the Cistercian Order preached against the Popes Usurers corruptions p. 802. Flexle Flaxele Abby Convert Jews sent to it p. 836 to 841. the collecting the Croysado money specially committed to the Abbot p. 861. Font-everoit Nunnes placed in Ambresbiry p. 228 229. De Fontibus Fountain Funtan Abbot his Appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks excommunication p. 242. John the Abbot made Bishop of Ely p. 379. A prohibition against the Abbot in a suit before the Popes Delegates 831. Converts sent thither p. 836 839. Collector of the Dismes in York Province 863. Frecheswill Fridswell Oxon Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 839 840. A Prohibition against it for the Church of Aclea to the Popes Delegates of which the Monks would disinherit the King p. 381. Frenton Prior made Abbot of Westminster by the Popes Legat p. 335. Appendix p. 18. G. GEnâ—ueâ—e Abbot a Prohibition against him to the Popes Delegates for â—â—ing for Lands before them p. 725 726 Gerwedon Abby Convert Jews sent to it p. 838 839. Gâ—â—â—bourne Prior and Covent of St. Austins Order bound in 300. Marks to the Pope against their will p. 845. Glaston Abbey united to the Bishopricks of Bath and Wells sundry Letters Writs suits between the Bishop of Bath and Abbot concerning it p. 356 357 851 852 995 996. Convert Jews sent to it p. 836 837 839. Abbot Roger excommunicated gets a prohibition p. 851 852. the Bishop summoned for proceeding against it p. 995 996. Godestow Abbesse Converts sent thither p. 835 838. Gregory Cantuar. A prohibition to the Prior then Dean of Canterbury p. 496. Convert Jews sent to it p. 835 837 839. A Delegate in an Ecclesiastical cause p. 835. Gutlacâ— Hereford Priory Converts sent to it p. 840. H. HAle Abby Converts sent to it p. 840. Harle Hurle Ralph Arundel Prior elected Abbot of Westminster p. 229. The Prior Kings Proctor at Rome 584. The Popes Visitor p. 789. Haverholm Converts sent to it p. 840. Hexstaâ—â—â—shâ—m Priory Converts sent thereto p. 838 840. Holcontram Abby Converts sent to it 838 840. Huntindon Priory Converts sent thither 836 837 839. Hyda Hyde Abbot sent by the King with an Appeal to the Bishop of Winton p. 585 586. Converts sent thither p. 838 840. I. JAmes Bristoll Priory Converts sent to it p. 840. James Noâ—thampton Converts sent thereto p. 840. St. Johns Jerusalem p. 864 945 947 1027. See Templars and Hospitallers K. KEmere Abbot Cicestrensis Ordinis one of the Popes Commissioners to absolve David Prince of Wales from his Oath to K. H. 3. p. 622. Kenwilworth Prior pretends right to Cesterton Church p. 993. Kingswode Abby Converts sent to it p. 838 840. Kirkest Abbey Converts sent to it p. 837. Kirkham Priory Converts sent thâ—reto p. 838 840. Kirkstead Abby Converts sent thither p. 836 837 839. Kokersand Converts sent thither p. 840. Kynes Priory Converts sent thither p. 838 843. L. LAncaster Priory Converts sent to it p. 840. Langâ—don Converts sent to it p. 840. Lanton Prior his suit and Appeal against the Archbishop of Ardmach p. 628. Lanynton Converts sent thither p. 837. Lesâ—es Abbot summoned to answer a contempt for holding a Plea as Popes Delegate against the Kings prohibition p. 477 478. Lewes Priory a Convert sent to it p. 836 837 839. Leycestre Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 837. Liwâ—hul Priory a Convert sent thither p. 840. M. MAlmâ—sbury The Abbot suspended by Martin the Popes Agent for opposing his exactions p. 606. Converts sent to it p. 836 839. A Writ to him to receive a Monk of Winchester p. 976. St. Maries Ebor. The Abbot with others sent to meet and receive the Popes Legat p. 287. A Writ to him and others touching the Bishop of Winchâ—sters election p. 354 355. defamed and the Monks dispersed for a false deed 775. A Prohibition to him concerning the Liberties of York p. 831. St. Martinâ— Dovor A Writ to the Constable of Dover to protect the Prior and Covent in their Liberties against the Subprior and Canons of Canterbury p 1059 1060. Mauvern pâ—rva Priory Converts sent to it p. 838 840. Merkeb Converts sent to it p. 840. Merlus Converts sent thither p. 840. Merton Prior suspended for opposing the Popes Nuncioes exactions p. 606. A Writ to the Prior and Covent not to suffer any monyes of the Bishop of Winchester or his brother to be thence removed p. 938. Gilbert Prior of it Collector of the Dismes his account p. 1050. Michelham Michalham Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 837 839. Middleton Abby Converts sent thither p. 838 840. Monte-acute Prior accused and ordered to be deprived for dilapidations if guilty p. 256 257. Converts sent to it 36 837 839. Monte Belli Abbot presents Articles of Reformation for Religious Houses to Pope Greg. 9. 440 441. N. ST Neoth the Priors Lands unjustly seised as an alien restored on complaint p. 631.
Newson Abbey a Jewish Convert sent to it p. 839. Nicholas Exon a Convert sent thither p. 840. Notle Abby a Convert sent to it p. 840. Norwich Prior and Covent The King disallows appeals against their Bishops elections p. 483 497 924. The Priors diligence to excommunicate those who opposed the Popes provisions p. 651. Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Burnt spoyled by the Citizens who are severely punished for it p. 1065 to 1068. Novo Burgo Newburgh Prior his Appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. Novus locus super Acolne Converts sent to it p. 840. Novum Monasterium The profits of the Benefices of the Bishoprick of Karliol there sequestred till the difference ended concerning them p. 970. O. OSonâ—eston Abbey Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Osencey Ossenâ—y Abby A fray there between the Popes Legates servants and Oxford Scholars p. 493 494 to 558. The Kings Writ to Abbot Adams successor for his Cup and Palfrey due to him by Custom after each Abbots death p. 834. St. Oswald its Priors appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. A Convert sent to it p. 836 837 839 840. Oâ—burne Woburne Abby Converts sent to it p. 838. P. PArco Lude Abby Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Persore Abby its Church dedicated p. 504. Writs directed to the Abbor as Popes delegate p. 634. Peterburgh The Bishop of Duâ—ham dyes suddenly at it p. 404 Peters Glocester consecrated p. 504. A Writ to the Abbot and Covent to receive a Monk of Winchester p. 976. Pipewell Abby Converts sent to it 836 837 839. Pontiniac Abbot the Popes Legate a prohibition to him p. 628. R. RAdegund Abbot an Attachment against him for proceeding as Popes Delegate against the Kings prohibition p. 477. Rading Reding The Abbot one of the Popes Delegates to excommunicate the Barons and their adherents p. 344 359. Converts sent to it 836 839. He refuseth to give or lend monyes to K. H. 3. p. 934. Ramesey Rammesey Abby a license to elect an Abbot in the presence of others p. 348. Three recommended to the Prior and Covent by the King p. 356. the Church dedicated p. 504. Nigri ordinis His unjust sentence p. 598. Barrows and lends money to the King in his distresse p. 723 734. Converts sent to it p. 836 838 839. A Monk of Winton sent to it by Writ p. 975. his Barony and Temporalties seised for not sending horse and arms to the King upon summons p. 1008. The Abbot deprived and a new substituted by the Popes Legat Append. p. 18. Ravinstone founded and a Prior appointed by K. H. 3. p. 831 Reversham Abbey visited by Archbishop Boniface p. 741. Riveal Rivaus Its Abbots appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p 242. Converts sent to it p. 8â—6 839. Roches or de Rupe its Abbots appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. A Prohibition to the Abbot and Prior to levy a Disme of the Monks of Cluny p. 562. Converts sent to it p. 837 838 839. Rossen Rochester Prior and Covent the Popes sentence for them against the Archbâ—shop touching their Bishops election p. 498 499 Elect such a Bishop as would please the King p. 748. Conveâ—ts sent to it p. 837 838 839. Ruchford Rufford A Writ to the Abbot not to prejudice the Archbishop of Yorks rights p. 223. appeals against the Archbishops proceedings 242. Converts sent to it p. 840. De Rufore of the Cistercâ—â—n Order oppressed by H. 3. p. 847. S. SAcford Prioresse a Convert sent to it p. 839. Abbot de Salvinaco licensed to send an Abbot or two Monks to visit the Cisterciâ—ns in England p 601. Sautre Abbey a Convert sent to it p. 838 840 Seleby Abbot appeals against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. Sent by the Ring to entertain the Popes Legate 287. appointed to be present at the election of several Bishops Abbots and give the Royal assent to them 348 354. his goods seised for the King after his death 820. Seleburne Prior a prohibition to him not to hinder the Kings Chauntry at Basing p. 1038. Seleford Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 838 839. Stafford a Prohibition to the Abbots sequestration of the profits of the Priory of winton by the Popes order p. 832. Stanlegg Stanley in Wiltes a prohibition to the Abbot as Popes Legat p. 381. Converts sent to it p. 836 837 and to Stanley in Arden p. 838 839. Surgeston Priory Converts sent to it p. 838 839. Swinesheved Swinstyed Abby King John poysoned by a Monk of it p. 366. Converts sent to it p. 836 839. St. Swithins Winton Oppose King H. 3. in the election of a Bishop their election opposed vacated appeals high contests about it p. 501 502 583 to 597. 748 749 850. A royal Fish on its Lands seised by the Kings Officers who are excommunicated for it a Writ to absolve them p. 738 739. The Prior Monks oppressed thrust out by the King Bishop New put in p. 502 831 832 833 852 853 854. sent to other Monasteries 975 976. Converts sent to it p. 835 837 838. T. THeukesbery Tukebery Totebyr the Church dedicated 504. a Convert sent to it p. 837 840. Thinemue Tinmuth a Writ for their Prior against the Bishop of Durhams oppressions p. 715 716. Converts sent to it 838 840. A provision by the Pope to an appropriation belonging to it prohibited 842. St. Thomas de Acon London Colechurch presented to by the King during the vacancy p. 782. St. Thomas Dublins Abby stones for its repair in England seised restored by Writ 758. Abbot William his election confirmed and temporalties restored p. 784. Thornton Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 837 839. Thorney Abby a Writ to preserve their rights from Popes provisions p. 736. Thurgarton Prior a prohibition to him as a Delegate p. 689. Tichfeld Abbot an appeal in his presence 587. Tiletey Abbey Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Tinterne Abby an attachment for holding plea against them contrary to a prohibition p. 720. Converts sent to it p. 840. The Abbot the Popes Commissioner to levy a Dism 1027. Topham Abbey Converts sent thither p. 838 840. Tâ—ent Priory Converts sent to it p. 838. Trepa the Abbot recommended to a Bishoprick p. 234. Trinity Prior and Covent of Canterbury The Monks secret election of their Prior without King Johns license his Oath opposed contests about it their election vacated their 2d election to please the King nulled enforced to elect Stephen Langton by the Pope at Rome for which they are banished by force as Traytors p. 243 to 249. Their Temporalties seised p. 252. The injured King at last enforced by the Pope to restore them with dammages 261 to 284 Elect a Bishop by the Kings license whom he rejects joynes the Suffragans with them in the election which they oppose p. 418 419. Two of their elections nulled by the Pope who obtrudes one without election p. 434 to 443. A Prohibition to their
and others advice 228. William de Marisco one of Pope Innocents Delegates to hear the difference and appeal between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Abbot Monks of St. Augustines Cant. concerning Faversham Appendix p. 13 14 15. One of his Delegates to admonish King John to receive Stephen Langeton as Archbishop or else to Interdict the Realm his conference with the King the Kings high answer Writs to him concerning it 250 251 252. Interdicts the Realm Excommunicates the Kings Officers departs the Kingdom for which his goods temporalties are seised he and his relations banished by the King 253 254. Caused the Pope to excommunicate the King his Orders to publish the Excommunication every Lords day in all Conventual Churches throughout England disobeyed by the Bishops and Clergy therein slighted by the Nobility 257 258 259. King Johns victories successes notwithstanding it 260 261. The King upon the Popes messages offers to restore him to his Bishoprick but not to the profits which offer is rejected 261 262 263. Caused the Pope to absolve all the Kings Subjects from their Allegiance who must not eat or drink with him to deprive him and his Heirs of the Realm and give it to the French King which sentence he publisheth endeavouring to execute in France stirring up the French King to raise forces to dethrone him and seise his Kingdom 264 265 267 to 272. The King thereby and the Popes Legates perswasion enforced to be reconciled to him restore his Bishoprick with the profits damages to engage by Patents Oathes of himself and Nobles to effect it dishonouably to resign his Crown Kingdoms swear Homage to become the Popes Vassal Tributary 271 to 286 288 289 290. what monies he received of the King before his return 272 333. what after 288 331 333. His return and reception by the King 277 278 279. Commissioners to enquire of his damages 279 280. His commission to suspend all Clergymen who adherd to communicated with received Livings from the King or officiated during the Interdict till they went to Rome for absolution 334 335. A Witnesse to the Kings infamous Charter Homage Fealty to the Pope 290. To his Charter of the Patronage and Custody of Rochester Bishoprick to Archbp Langeton 339. King Johns Patent to him that none should enter into or detain his Fees by gift sale morgage or grant without his assent 380. resigned his Bishoprick 384. Eustace de Fauconbridge succeeded him 384. King H. 3. his Writ of Proclamation to the Sheriff of Middlesex that none should enter into or detain any lands of his by gift sale morgage grant without his assent to remove and fine all who should do contrary 380 381. One of the Kings Council 381. His contest with the Abbot of Westminster where he was consecrated to visit receive procurations processions exercise Episcopal Jurisdiction over the Abby referred to arbitrators awarded against him 384. A Writ concerning the Bishop of Elies Liberties issued by the King in his presence as one of his Counsil 398. His death 421. Roger Niger elected approved by the King consecrated his praise 421. Consecrated Archbishop Edmund at Canterbury 434. Solemnly excommunicated all such who bâ—cke open the Romans barns threshed out their coin and those who laid violent hands on Cincius a Canon of Pauls 436. Accused for assenting to those who thus spoiled the Romans forced to Rome about it to his great â—â—xation expence and to take up money of the Popes Vsurers whom he endeavoured to expell the City who laughing at him by the Popes favour after much pains put him to silence 437 469 902. Reprehends King Henry for pulling Hubert de Burgo accused of High Treason out of a Chapel of his Diocesse threatned to excommunicate all who offered this violence unlesse he were restored to it which to prevent the King was enforced against his will to do 438 439. Excommunicates the Kings officers at Dover for staying the Bishop of Carlisâ—e taking him and his goods out of a ship by the Kings command endeavouring to go out of the Realm without his license Repairs to the King at Hereford with his army complains of this violence to the Bishop excommunicates all actors authors of it in the Kings presence though out of his Diocesse in both with other Bishops the King much murmuring at and prohibiting it 439. The Popes Commissioner to examine the canonicalnesse of the Abbot of St. Alâ—â—â—s election tender him his new prescribed Oath of homage fâ—alty to the Popes and See of Rome his execution thereof 459 460 463 464 465. Present in the Parliament at Melton and setling of Bastardy according to common Law against the Canons 472. Prohibits any to sell victuals to the Jewes under pain of Excommunication the Kings Mandate to the contrary 475 476. Helps consecrate the Bishop of Rochester 499. Consecrates Pauls Church 566. A writ to certifie the number value of all Benefices in his Diocesse all provisions to aliens and by whom granted 572 573. The Prince of â—ales subjects himself to his and two other English Bishops Ecclesiastical censuies if he violated his Charter and Oath to the King 609. Fulco Basset his prayses elected against the Kings will by the Canons 623. Seals the Pope transcript of King Johâ—s most detestable Charter of his Realms surrender subjection to the Pope when burnt contrary to the Kings kingdoms protestations against it last of all the Bishops against his conscience p. 300. Constituted by the Pope to execute his exaction of the 3d. part of all residents and half of nonresidents benefices through England with severe penalties 676. Present at St. Edwards Feast Fair at Westminster to adore the blood of Christ there resaâ—ved 7â—0 One of the Bishop of Du hams provisors of his three reserved mannors upon his resignation by the Popes appointment 724. The Kings Prohibition to him not to remove his Clerk out of possession of Enesord Church to which he presented him by his ancient prerogative to vacant benefices of the Archbishoprick whiles in his hands not to put the Popes Clerk by provision in derogation of his prerogative by the Popes Decree and Mandate under pain of violating his Oath of Fealâ—y to him and seisure of his Barony if he proceeded therein 725. A prohibition to the Inhabitants of Pencrich not to permit him to exercise any Jurisdiction within the Kings free Chappel there 728 796. nor in any other Free Chappel within his Diocesse 734 735. He resists the Archbishops Visitation at Pauls St. Bartholmews and London for which the Archbishop excommunicated him 741 742. He appeals prays ayd by Letters against it 742 743. Fearfull to offend the Archbishop by reason of his power agrees with him 744 751 752. The Excommunication declared null by the Pope and his Delegates 744 745 746 751 752. He agreed with Grosâ—head in opposing the Trieâ—â—ial Disme granted by the Pope to the King 771. His Letter to the Bishop of Norwich to publish Pope Innocents Decree concerning procurations and against exactions in
them timely to prevent their miseries and lock up his words under the seal of secrecy thereupon addressed their Letters of submission to K. John hoping that Royal blood was ever ready to shew mercy to such who were ready to yield and prostrate themselves as sollicitors for mercy But before these Letters delivered or any answer returned King John fell suddenly sick at Swinshed Abby being at the mercy of an higher Soveraign When he perceived that his death approached he with penitent confession of his sins and great devotion received the blessed Eucharist having the Abbot of Croxston both for his bodily and ghostly Physitian and then not only gladly forgave all his mortal Enemies and Persecutors though very difficult to flesh and blood but also sent command to Henry his son to do the like to whom he caused all present to swear Fealty as next heir to the Crown and sent Letters to all his Officers abroad to assist him After which he commended his soul to God and his body to be interred in Worcester Church where he was afterwards solemnly buried near the body of Bishop Wolston renowned for his constant fidelity to his Prince against the Nobles of his time Our Historians much differ about his sicknesse and true cause of his sudden death some relate he died of grief others of a feaver a third sort of a flux a fourth of a surfet a fifth of poyson the most probable opinion is that he was poysoned by a Monk of Swinshed Abby where he dyed being of the Cisteaux Order which the King had formerly much oppressed and incensed whereupon by way of revenge to prevent further miseries to the Church Realm and gratifie the Rebellious Bishops Monks Clergy Barons his professed Enemies then highly enraged against him this Monk presented the King with an envenomed Cup whereof the King commanded him to be the Taster of which both of them drinking this Votary became the Diabolical instrument of his own and his Soveraigns destruction Some of our Monkish Historians themselves relate that the Monk revealing his intention of poysoning the King to his Abbot though he poysoned himself to effect it and saying That he would suffer this voluntary Martyrdome for the publique as Caiphas said of Christ better one perish then a whole Nation the Abbot at this resolution and constancy of his wept and praysed God for joy whereupon the Monk being absolved before hand by the Abbot resolutely took the Cup wherewith he poysoned both himself and the King For a reward and memory of which his execrable Treason after his decease five Monks of that Abby did sing for this their Brothers soul specially and so would do whiles the Abby stood as the Manuscript Chronicle of St. Albans Caxton Eulogium Mr. Fox Speed and others more at large relate whereas on the contrary these Monks fable That it was revealed to a Monk That King John was in Hell though a Poet for so saying is censured by Matthew Paris himself as Reprobus versificator who though a bitter Enemy to K. John as if he thought ill of and renounced his Religion gives us this final judgement of his death and future estate only for his liberality to two Monasteries Cum autem regnasset Rex Johannes annis octodecim mensibus quinque diebus autem quatuor ab hac vita post hujus saeculi multas perturbationes labores inutiles in multa mentis amaritudine subtractus transmigravit Nihil terrae imo nec seipsum possidens Such was his infelicity througst his Prelates Subjects Treachery Sperandum est autem et certissime confidendum quod quaedam bona opera quae fecit in hac vita allegabunt pro eo ante Tribunal Iesu Christi construxit enim Abbatiam Cisterciensis ordinis de Bello loco et moriturus domui de* Crokestuna decem librarum terram contulit opulentam Yet the malice of many of his Bishops Monks Clergy and other Enemies against him was such that they would neither permit him to enjoy his Temporal Crown and Kingdoms on earth whiles he lived nor permit God himself to bestow on him any Crown or share at all in the Kingdom of Heaven after his untimely death I have now with all possible industry and integrity presented you out of our Histories and Records with the exactest Chronological History hitherto published of the Popes and Prelates manifold unparalleld grand Usurpations upon the Crown Kingdoms Churches of England and Ireland during the reign of King John with his strenuous various oppositions against them for sundry years till by armed violence fear fraud treachery perjury rebellion enforced to resign up his Crown Scepter Kingdoms to his grand Enemy Pope Innocent the 3d. who afterwards undertook his protection against his Rebellions Prelates and Barons not out of any love or respect unto him as King of England but meerly as his sworn Vassal and Tributary by an enforced Charter the nullity whereof both in Law and Conscience I have at large demonstrated against all Popes and their Parasites pretences The new Usurpations made by this Pope and the English Bishops confederating with him upon this Kings supream Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction during his unfortunate reign are reducible to these heads 1. An usurped arbitrary power for the Pope to examine in the Court of Rome the Elections of Archbishops Bishops Abbots though duly made by the Electors with the Kings license 2ly A Jurisdiction for the Pope to compell some few members of Chapters and Covents in England to elect whomsoever he recommended to be their Archbishop Bishop Abbot without the consent of the majority of the Chapter or Covent even in Rome it self against their Oathes Trusts Charters Priviledges 3ly A Jurisdiction without the Kings previous Regal license to elect or subsequent assent to such Elections to compell the King himself to invest Bishops in the actual possession of their Temporalties by Ecclesiastical censures and force of armes against the Rights and Priviledges of the Crown 4ly A new Prerogative for the Pope or his Legates by their own Provisions or Translations to promote whom they pleased to any Archbishoprick Bishoprick Abby Deanery Benefice in England or Ireland whereof the King himself or any other was rightfull Patron without and against his Royal assent or the Patrons 5ly A meer arbitrary Jurisdiction to Interdict the King and Kingdom of England to prohibit all Divine Service and Sacraments therein for sundry months yea years together against Gods and the Kings expresse commands and that not for any personal or national scandalous crimes found in the King or Kingdom but meerly for opposing the Popes apparent incroachments on the Rights of the Kings imperial Crown 6ly A power personally to excommunicate the King himself and all others who should either eat drink discourse or communicate with him only for disobeying the Popes illegal commands against his antient Rights and Priviledges 7ly An Authority to absolve all his Subjects from their Oathes of Allegiance and
inquiri jussit districte de summa pecuniae ad opus Papae collectae per tabelliones et scripta penes Mercatores Civitatum et conscios et consortes reposita et omnia fecit prudenter restitui Et sic miserabilibus personis Ecclesiasticis sub alis Papalibus protegendis penitus spoliatis adversarii Ecclesiae majora gravamina fortius intulerunt The sudden death of this turbulent oppressive Extortioner Pope Gregory the 9th the decease of Celestine the 4th in 12. dayes space after his election and near two years vacancy of the Roman See before Innocent the 4th his election by reason of the Schisms amongst the Cardinals and the Emperors interpositions exempted England from Papal Exactions and Provisions above two years space At last Anno 1243. Die Nativitatis Sancti Johannis Baptistae creatus est in Papam Dominus Sinebaldus Cardinalis postquam vacaverat sedes Papalis per annum novem mensibus Cardinales in unum propter metum Imperatoris congregati elegerunt Senebaldum Cardinalem in Papam virum in Decretis jure Canonico eleganter eruditum pecuniae tamen non contemptorem adds Matthew Westminster Et die Apostolorum Petri Pauli consirmatus est vocatum est nomen ejus Innocentius Quartus Et confirmatus statim confirmavit sententiam latam a praedecessore suo Gregorio in Imperatorem Fredericum Creatus autem est Anagniae unde Romani Romanorum Imperator quasi pro duplici injuria ipsi Papae moliebantur gravamina insidias paraverunt eo instantius quia Imperator credebat Papam sibi favorabilem habiturum Posuit igitur Imperator in transitibus viarum portuum arctas custodias per mare galeias ne Bullarnm portitores transmearent libera transitu gratulantes Nec multum post haec Dominus Imperator duos fratres de ordine Minorum comprehendit eo quod Literas jussu superiorum suorum ad suscitandum bellum inter quosdam Magnates praecipue contra Imperatorem furtive detulerunt et comprehensos jussit suspendi They being the common Carriers of the Roman Pontifs Bulls and Letters of this nature when their Legates or Nuncioes had no free passage This Pope treading in the foot-steps of his Predecessors soon after his instalment dispatched a new Roman Harpy and Extortioner with extraordinary large powers into England before he was sent for or expected to fleece yea fley the Clergy Laity Church Realm and dispose of all Ecclesiastical rents and preferments at his pleasure to the Popes kinred and aliens as these ensuing narratives inform ns Circa idem tempus misit Dominus novus Papa quendam novum in Angliam pecuniae extortorem Magistrum videlicet Martinum autenticum Popale deferentem et habentem potestatem excommunicandi suspendendi et multipliciter voluntati suae resistentes puniendi Qua roboratus potestate suspendit Praelatos Angliae a collatione beneficiorum donec voluntati Papali satisfactum fuisset redditus ad opus Clericorum suorum et consanguineorum postulanti Indignum tamen judicabat aliquem redditum suscipere nisi triginta Marcas aut supra valentem ne quisquilias colligere tantus vir videretur Coepit igitur dictus Magister Martinus munera praecipue palefridos concupiscibiles imperiose exigere et ertorquere a Praelatis maxime a Religiosis praecipiens per Literas districte illi Abbati vel illi Priori ut ei equos quales decebat specialem Domini Papae Clericum insidere transmitterent Contradicentes autem excnsationes causas negationis protendentes etiam rationabiles utpote Abbatem de Malmesburia Priorem de Meriona suspendenda usque ad plenam satisfactionem graviter punivit Sedulus etiam explorator Ecclesias vacantes Praebendas consideravit ut ipsas patenti sinui Papalis indigentiae praesentaret Inter quas dum Praebenda opima Sarisburiensis Ecclesiae spectans ad Praecentorem vacaret invito Episcopo nimis dolente cum toto Capitulo manus rapidas eidem Praebendae statim injecit et jussu Papae cuidam puero nepoti suo non sine multorum cordium amaritudine et stupore contulit Credebant enim multi sperabant quod Romana Curia a Deo multipliciter jam flagellata froeno moderaminis suam avaritiam solitam aliquantulum saltem coerceret But no Divine nor Humane Laws Judgements Medicaments could cure or allay this Roman Dropsie Avarice Rapine Matthew Westminster renders us this ampler and more particular account of his powers and proceedings Circa idem tempus consisus Dominus Papa nimis de Regis simplicitate patientia quendam novum pecuniae extortorem non insigniis Legati redimitum sed inauditis potestatibus communitum nomine Martinum transmisit in Angliam qui se in solitum legatorum Papalium Nunciorum Clericorum receptaculum scilicet in Novum Templum Londini statim recipiens potestatem suam redditus recipiendi et pecuniam multipliciter extorquendi manifestavit et eam exercuit diligenter usque ad multorum cordium summam amaritudinem et conscientiarum laesionem Habebat enim potestatem collationem beneficiorum prohibendi donec ad votum suum ipsi foret satisfactum Qui exiles redditus quasi quisquilias despiciens opimis manus rapidas injecit habebatque potestatem excommunicandi suspendendi multipliciter voluntati suae licet impetuose resistentes puniendi pro voluntate quasi ipso die in Papali cancellaria Bullatas Chartas autenticas more protulisset consueto Unde a nonnullis nec sine causa dicebatur ipsum plures Chartas Bullatas sed vacuas ad placitum suum scribendas quod absit detulisse Coepit igitur memoratus Magister Martinus undique munera praecipue palefridos concupiscibiles vasa pretiosa imperiose a Praelatis exigere exigendo extorquere maxime a Religiosisad opus suum stulte enim orat qui sui obliviscitur et ad opus Papae redditus et Praebendas praeelectas utens hac odibili adjectione non obstante privilegio c. Inter quas dum Praebenda opima quaedam Sarum vacaret dictus Magister Martinus sedulus explorator avidas aduncas manus injiciens irrequisito imo potius invito loci ipsius Episcopo contulit ipsam cuidam adolescentulo Domini Papae nepoti Similiter alias ipsius Papae consanguineis quibus idem Papa mirabiliter abundavit collegit dictus Magister Martinus indefssus non sine multorum peritorum stupore All their comfort in the mean time was this good news that In octavis vero Purificationis Beatae Mariae Virginis obiit vas superbiae et omnis fomes contumeliae inter Dominum Papam et Imperatorem exortae Johanne de Collumna Cardinalis Romae Qui vir Martius genere praeclarus inter omnes Cardinales Castris Palatiis necnon Thesauris redditibus instauratus claruerat potentissimus These unexpected new Grievances Extortions Provisions Powers of the Popes avaritious imperious Agent made the English to
injuria quae per hanc invisam adjectionem Papalibns Literis frequenter insertam Non obstante c. exercetur per quam jus pro nihilo habetur et autentica scripta enervantur Altiori igitur insistens negotio Dominus Papa postquam se talia providè promiserat correcturum in Dominum Imperatorem Fredericum sine aliqua palpatione dissimulatione vel dilationis indultu sententiam depositionis in pleno Concilio licet Thaddaeus et ejus socii constanter reclamassent plenam satisfactionem pollicentes non sine omnium audientium et circumstantium stupore et horrore terribiliter fulminavit as Mathew Westminster or fulguravit as Matthew Paris phraseth it Before I proceed to the Popes Excommunication and Deposition of the Emperor Frederick in this General Council formerly excommunicated by his Predecessor Pope Gregory I shall by way of Introduction render you a brief account of Pope Gregories death the schismes amongst the Cardinals about the New Popes Election long vacancy of the See by reason of it and of this Popes malicious proceedings against the Emperor before this Council assembled Pope Gregory after many unchristian contests with the Emperor dying suddenly of grief and discontent because the Emperor had suprised a strong Castle he had newly built and committed to the custody of his Bishops Quod Castrum Papa de novo de pecunia Crucesignatorum construxerat ad parentelae suae tuitionem Quod Castrum Imperator subitô obsessum subvertit omnes quos in eo invenit suspendit Et in signum talis subversionis quandam Turrim semidirutam reliquit ut memoria tam culpae quà m vindictae nequaquam moreretur Quod Dominus Papa conceptos quos tamen ipse sibi suscitaverat dolores impotens sustinere undecimo Cal. Septemb. viam universae carnis est ingressus pro meritis à summo Judice recepturus Thereupon the See continued voyd for some space upon this occasion which hindred the Election Ipsorum dierum curriculò mortuo ut praedictum est Gregorio Papa fuerunt decem Cardinales in Curia praesentes duobus existentibus in carcere Imperatoris Qui cùm ut moris est tractassent de electione quia mutilata fuit concio eorum non poterant concorditer vel competenter in unum convenire Miserunt ergò ad Imperatorem humiliter postulantes duos Cardinales confratres suos sub quacunque vellet conditione ad Curiam destinaret ne promotio universalis Ecclesiae quae maximè consistit in electione Papali per ipsum impediretur Quod Imperator benignè concessit mitigatus precibus Comitis Richardi ita videlicet ut de eorum reditu ad Carcerem ad Priorem statum conditionem nisi Otto in Pâ—pam eligeretur remearent Convenientibus igitur in unum in Palatio quod Regia Solis dicitur Quinque Cardinales elegerunt sextum scilicet Galfridum Mediolanensem et huic electioni favet Imperator congratulans Tres verò residui elegerunt quartum scilicet Romanum cui electioni opposuit se Imperator habuit enim ipsum infamem tum propter persecutionem universitatis Parisiacae quando etiam dicebatur corrupisse Reginam Franciae B. tum quia imponebatur ei quod foverat dissidium inter Papam Gregorium jam defunctum ipsum Imperatorem A just cause of the Emperors refusing him and vindication of his old Prerogative in the election of Popes Nomina eligentium primum sunt Aegidius Aspanus Stephanus filius Comitis Episcopus Portâ—â—nsis Remerus de Viterbio Johannes de Columna Robertus de Sumercote Anglicus Nomina autem eligentium alterum sunt Richardus Hannibal Episcopus Hostiensis qui de more primam habet vocem in electione Papali Senebaldus Episcopus Sabinensis Suscitatum est gravè schisma inter fratres propter dictas electiones quia debet haberi Papa acclamari cujus electioni duo partes consenserint electorum Juxta decretalem illam Alexandrinam quae sic incipit Licet de vitanda discordia c. Et sic infecto tanto Ecclesiae negotio divisi sunt imo potius dispersi mentibus et corporibus Such was the Unity of the Cardinals and Church of Rome in That Age whereof they so much boast in This. Sub ejusdem temporis mutabilitate Magister Robertus de Sumercote Cardinalis vir discretus circumspectus omnibus amabilis meritò gratiosus natione Anglicus dum in Palatio quod Regia Solis dicitur inclusus tenebatur cum aliis fratribus de electione tractantibus viam universae carnis est ingressus potionatus ut dicitur eo quod Papatui dignus videbatur idoneus ab aemulis suis Romanae nationis qui eum contemnebant Simili peste quidam alius periit insidiis praeventus invidorum Johannes quoque de Columna Cardinalis dirutis Castris suis Palatio à Romanis eo quod Imperatori favorabilis videbatur captus est et custodiae carcerali mancipatus Divisis circa illud tempus omnibus fere Cardinalibus et dissidentibus et electione Papali sub desperatione suspensa rediit Otto ad carcerem Imperatoris ut interpositos obsides liberaret se à praestito sacramento fidei interpositione adquietaret Et hoc valde acceptavit Imperator Veruntamen adhuc ipsum tenuit incarceratum offensus idcirco quia ipsum Imperatorem in Anglia Legatus excommunicavit et excommunicari permisit et non mediocriter diffamavit Sed mitiùs egit cum eo quia invitus hoc fecisse perhibetur obedientiae Papalis coactus violentia After this Ipso quoque Anno post multas disceptationes et diversa schismata tam damnosa quam periculosa inter Cardinales Sathana seminante suscitata elegerunt fratres jam pauci facti a tribulatione malorum et dolore Magistrum Galfridum Mediolanensem in Papam who was called oelâ—stine the 4th virum moribus praeditum scientia sed in aetatem senilem jam declinantem debilitatum Unde cùm jam vix sexdecim diebus sedisset praematura morte praeventus naturae debita persolvens utinam non ut dicitur potionatus sedem Papalem imo universalem Ecclesiam reliquit desolatam Eisdem temporibus convenerunt Episcopi Angliae videlicet Archiepiscopus Eboracensis Lincolniensis Norwicensis Carleolensis cum aliis multis gravibus religiosis ac discretis Ecclesiastics personis tractaturi super multiplici desolatione Ecclesiae divinam consolationem postulaturi Statueâ—unt igitur quasdam orationes speciales cum je juniis fieri ab Ecclesia generaliter per Angliam ut Dominus Ecclesiam Romanam Pastorali Papali regimine destitutam relevare restaurare dignaretur Exemplum accipientes in actibus Apostolorum quando incarcerato Petro oravit Ecclesia pro eo sine intermissione Consenserunt etiam in unum ut ad Dominum Imperatorem mitterent universi Nuncios favorabiles cum precibus lachrymabilibus quatenus rancorem omnem animi indignationem pro salute animae
and Dignity 968. The Kings Writs to all Bayliffs of the Ports diligently to search inquire after all Italian Clerks Laymen and others who brought any of his Papal Bulls Letters prejudicial to the King kingdom and to arrest their persons Letters Bulls 968. The Kings congratulatory Letters to him for his advancement to the Papacy and his complemental Letters received from him 985 980 995 To absolve him from his Oath to observe the provisions of Oxford prejudicial to his Crown Kingdom His Letters to his Cardinals to promote it with other affairs of his Realm and to preserve the Rights of his Crown against the Barons and their Oxford provisions for which he constituted sent Proctors to Rome 985 986 990. The Appeal Complaint of the King kingdom Nobles against the Antimonarchical Constitutions of Archbishop Boniface and his Suffragans to the great prejudice and grievance of his Crown kingdom Proctors constituted to repeal them as grievances and provide remedies against them 983 989 990 995. The Kings prohibition to draw any of his subjects to the Court of Rome out of the Realm 995 996. His Letters to him in behalf of an Abbot elected approved by him to promote his affairs 996. The Kings suit to him to send a Legat into England to assist him against his Bishops Barons then in arms against him his safe conduct and Letters to the Legate how to proceed against them His Excommunications of proceedings against the Barons Bishops and their adherents 1014 1015 1016 1018 to 1026. He said he desired to live no longer then to subdue the English Barons against whom he was much incensed 1015. His Bull for dissolving all their Statutes Leagues Confederacies against the King directed to the Bishop of Norwich and Roger Abbot of St. Augustines his excommunications to be denounced against them with Bell Book Candle in all Conventual and other Churches on all Lords dayes and Holy-dayes 1015 1016 1018. His death before their execution successors pursuit of the premises 1020 1021. INDEX 11. Of the Popes Cardinals matters concerning them Letters to from and Negotiations with them by our Kings Nobles and Others CArdinals the nobler Members Pillars of the Roman Church 307. They claim the Papal power as devolved to residing in them during the vacancy of the See of Rome grant recall provisions p. 650 651. See Mat. Westminster An. 1243. p. 173. They elect the Pope 605 647 648 649 650 651 759. Their delayes schisms discords supplanting poysoning each other in electing Popes 647 to 651. 759. They Present to vacant Churches against right 516. 521 522. Some of them disliked opposed the proceedings of Popes and corruptions of the Roman Church 489 490 548 549 517 592 800 801. Imprisoned plundered by the Emperor Frederick for their Treasons Rebellions Schisms obstinacy in resorting to a Council by Sea to depose him against his acvice and prohibition 515 519 551 648 649 650 655 656 657 753. Counsell advise order causes sit in judgement joyn in censures Bulls subscriptions with the Pope who stiles them his Brethren 234 340 342 419 433 452 453 515 519 526 538 548 652 653 656 677 658 919 920 925 948 953 Appendix 24. Enforced Pope Innocent 4. to reverse his Decree for intestates goods as belonging to him for its scandal injustice 692. Pensions granted presents sent to several of them and their Nephews by our Kings to promote their affaires in the Court of Rome 314 315 442 5â—9 570 736 756 866 977 1031 1039 1048. Letters of the Emperor King Henry 3. our Nobles others to all the Cardinals in general concerning publike affairs grievances oppressions or for particular persons 307 308 491 517 519 531 581 582 670 671 679 680 689 870 915 916 241 943 944 948 961 962 963 964 986 987 988 1018 1030. Letters of King Henry 3. and the Nobles to some particular Cardinals concerning publike or private affairs 375 423 843 871 943 944 958 961 962 964 986 987 1031. They ought to oppose restrain Popes excesses 519. Their covetousnesse corruptions rapines Bribery Simony Injustice Pride Tyranny 925 951 953. See Index 13. Pope Gregory the 9. his Cardinals demand a share in the Annual rent for England and Ireland by King Johns Charter Letters concerning it 307 308. The names actions of the particular Cardinals in several ages herein mentioned 234 287 288 314 315 375 376 390 427 432 433 489 490. 525 545 549 551 552 553 to 569 581 583 605 647 648 649 651 652 655 656 657 728 738 753 871 920 961 1026 1027 1033 1039 1040 1048. Appendix 24. Pope Gregory disowneth John Columpna for a Cardinal for opposing his breach of the Truce with the Emperor Frederick who also disowned him for Pope 549. His Epistle concerning the rapines corruptions of the Pope Church of Rome revolt of the Greek Church c. 489 490 491. Taken detained in prison his Castles demolished by the Romans for seeming favourable to the Emperor 647 648. The richest greatest of all the Cardinals chief fomenter of the differences between the Pope Emperor his pride death 606. Robert Summercote and English Cardinal reprehends Simon a Norman for telling the Pope the King of England trusted Strangers because no English man was faithfull to him the eminentest of all the Cardinals like to be elected Pope poysoned during the election to prevent his choice 647 648 753. INDEX 12. Of Popes Legates Nuncioes real sophistical sent into England Scotland Ireland France other Kingdomes Countries their general and particular Names rapines avarice pomp pride frauds inventions to extort gain monyes kingdoms for Popes wealth promotions for themselves their Clerks Kinred by hook or crook by infamous Bulls provisions Procurations Croysadoes Disms Dispensations Excommunications Interdicts Appeals Citations to Rome Absolutions Exemptions Non-obstantes blank Bulls and other devices mentioned in this Tome POpes Legates with the Titles Ensigns of Legates others with the power of Legates or more without the Title badges sent successively into England Wales Iceland France elswhere to publish Popes Excommunications Interdicts Bulls Croysadoes Disms Suspentions Citations Mandates c. to and against Emperors Kings Princes Bishops Abbots Priors and all sorts of persons to exact collect monies pillage sacred Churches Monasteries Mansions founded by our devout simple Ancestors for relief of the poor strangers and sustentation of religious persons invade Empires Kingdoms which Popes ambitiously aspire after though base ignoble to enthrall them Emperors Kings Nobles all others to their Tyranny raise up wars seditions schisms in all places to reap where they never sowed casting the shame of the world and fear of God behind their backs but not to sow the seed of Gods word to gain souls to Christ 414 415 416. 490. The English Nobilities Commonalties Clergies general insurrections and petitions against them for their unsufferable rapines vexations oppressions disposing their Prebendaries Benefices to alicus by Papal provisions 436 437 438 616 619 620 663. Pope Gregory the 9. and Innocent 4. some of the
first Popes who sent abroad Legates Nuncioes Letters to summon General Councils the antient prerogative of Emperors that to excommunicate deprive the Emperor who prohibited their meeting 652 653 753 755. The King of France and Richard Earl of Cornwall imployed them to raise moneyes and Dismes for the Holy Land the extortions exactions therein and sad issue of them to the irreparable dammage of France England and scandall of Christianity 733 734. The antient Priviledge of the Kings of England and Scotland that no Legat à latere should come into any of their Dominions by the Popes mission unlesse at the Kings special instant request to the Pope who eluded this Priviledge by sending Nuncioes Chaplains Clerks Freers Minors or Predicants into their Realms with the full power not Titles or Ensigns of Legates 485 486 469 492 493 615 671 690 692 693 960 1014. Some Irish Bishops without the Kings privity endeavouring to procure a Legate to be sent thither the King upon notice there of by his Chief Justice and others writes to the Pope to send no Legate thither against his will 458. Pope Gregory the 9th his Legare imprisoned for stirring up sedition in Lombardy against the Emperor 513 516. Three Legates with sundry Archbishops Bishops taken by the Emperors Galleys going to a Council upon Pope Gregory the 9th his summons Letters of encouragement against the Emperors advice and inhibition to depose him confiding in the strength of their conductors the Popes authority and Emperors disability to hurt them being excommunicated 553 to 557. A ALbertus Innocent the 4 his Notary prohibits King Henry to infest any of the French Kings lands however possessed whiles crossed imployed in his Holy Wars 723. 776. Profers the kingdom of Apulia Sicily and Calabria to Richard Earl of Cornwall to drain his treasure reports his answer refusal of it to the Pope 776 777 788. acquires many benefices in England then returns 777. P. Albinensis sent to the Emperor Frederick by Pope Honorius to take his engagement to go to the Holy Land and denounce him excommunicated if he went not 412. Alexander a Freer Minor armed with many formidable Papal Bulls covering his wolvish rapine with a sheeps skin his and his Companions rapines pride insolency 690 691. See John Archbishop of Messana a Freer Predicant sent into England by Pope Alexander with great Pomp and many attendants at the Bishop of Rochesters sollicitation to relieve him against Archbishop Boniface his oppressions and about the businesse of Sicily returned with rich rewards 928 932. Ardritius Primicerius Pope Martin the 4th his Chaplain and Nuncio in England to receive his Arrears of the annual Tribute 312 313. Arlot or Herlot Pope Alexander 3. his Nuncio in England sent for by King Henry 3. to excoriate it with new Papal Taxes the Popes Notary and special Clerk wanting the name not dignity power of a Legate his Pomp and attendants 930 931. Demands an infinite summe of money of the King for Apulia for which the Pope was obliged to his Merchants 931 932 942 943. The Kings and Parliaments answer to the Pope concerning Arlots proposals 942 944 945. The King bestowes an annuity on his Nephew which the Pope writes to him to continue for Arlots good affection to and service for him 952 953. His Nephew preferred to Ouston Church The Kings Writs to keep him in quiet possession of it 974 975. The Custody of sundry Wards and their Lands granted to another of his Nephews 991. B. BEraldus Albanensis a Cardinal sends his Chaplain to collect Procurations in Ireland where he seems to have been Legate the Kings Writ to his Justice Officers to assist him therein 559. Berardus de Nympha comes armed into England with Pope Innocent the 4th his Bulls to collect money from the Cruce signati for Earl Richard his rapines injustice therein 730 731 732 932 933. Popes blank Bulls found in his Chest after his death containing manifold machinations of the Romans to debase and oppresse England 939. B. Presbyter Cardinal Tit. Sanct. Johannis Pauli Popes Legat in France King Henry the 3d. his complemental Letter to him to prohibit any injury to be done by the Crucesignati against the Albigenses to any of his Subjects 375. C. CIncius a Roman Clerk Canon of Paul taken imprisoned by the Barons and people making an insurrection against them and the Popes agents for their intollerable oppressions of the English 434 435 436. D. DUrandus a Templar sent with Pandulphus by Innocent 3. to reconcile the exiled Bishops to King John their insolent speeches deportment toward King John See Pandulph 261 to 265. G. GOdefridus Gifridus de Vezanâ— a Clerk of Pope Martin the 4. his Chamber his Nuntio to King Edward 1. to demand receive the arrears of the annual Tribute granted by King John 312 313 314. Sent Legate into Scotland by Innocent 4. only to attract money thence 692. Gualo or Walo a Presbyter Cardinal of S. Martins His arrival in England Joyfully received by King John excommunicates Lewes and all his adherents with Bells and Candles at Gloucester and Simon de Langeton who appealed against it as null 362. King John placed his chief hope of resisting his enemies in him ibid. Is very active in setting up crowning King H. 3. after his fathers death causing him to do homage to the Church of Rome and Pope Innocent for England and Ireland and to swear faithfully to pay the annual rent for them which his father had granted so long as he enjoyed those Realms 306 360 369 370. Caused Lewes to be solemnly excommunicated every holyday Lords day with ringing Bells and Candles till he made Peace with King Henry and departed the Realm 362 370 371. Vpon what conditions he absolved him Ibid. He deprived Simon Langeton Archdeacon of Canterbury and Gervase de Hobrâ—gge who obstinately adhered to Lewes and the Barons and celebrated divine service mysteries to them and the Londoners after their excommunication of their benefices for which they were compelled likewise to go to Rome 362 371. He sent Inquisitors through all provinces of England suspending depriving them of their benefices for the smallest faults adhering to the Barons bestowing their Livings on his own Creatures Clerks enriched with others spoyls Received 1000 Marks from Hugh Bishop of Lincoln and vast sums from other Bishops and religious persons Canons exhausting their purses and reaping where he did not sow to make one grand heap out of many portions which the King then an Infant was forced to connive at 371 372. He bare sway in King H. 3. his Counsils who sealed some Writs Patents with his Seal before his own Seal mades and usurped on his Crown during his minority without opposition 372. Sent for the Bishop of Waterford into England to help consecrate the Bishop of Carlisle 373. His Ordinance concerning restoring the alienated Impropriations to the Bishoprick of Kâ—rliol at the Kings request 421. 376. Sent into France by Pope Innocent to
many Ministers refused to publish in or near London for which the whole City was Interdicted 344 345 346 348 to 36â— Their appeal against these Excommunications Interdicts as not warranted by any power from God and Saint Peter to the next General Council and to Christs Tribunal celebrating Divine Offices notwithstanding their revilings against the Pope 360 361 362. His Licenses to elect the Archbishop of York other Bishops Abbots Priors in the presence onely of certain Commissioners nominated who were to assent thereto without whose concurrence he would not confirm them 348. His Appeal Patent Prohibitions to the Chapter of York not to elect their Dean or any other Person whose Loyalty the King suspected recommending to them his Chancellour Walter Gâ—â—y whom they rejecting elected Simon Langeton Archbishop whose Election was nulled because contrary to the Kings Popes inhibition his own promise to the Pope dangerous to the Realm that the Power of it and of the Church should be in two Brothers hands and Gâ—â—y thereupon made Archbishop 349 350. The King commands the Archbishops suspension to be published at St. Albans and throughout England â—aisâ—th two Armies against the Barons and rebellious Clergy whom they plundered abused in all places 351. His licenses for electing approving Abbots Abbesses Deans Bishopâ— recommendations of persons to be elected and prohibitions delayes to elect others refuseth to confirm persons elected against his will 351 353 to 357. His Letters concerning the union and against the severing of Glaston Abby from the Bishoprick of Bath and Wells 356 357. The Popes Legates care to preserve his and his Heirs rights in France from suffering prejudice by his new Canons there made in a Council 357 â—58 His Bull exempting his Free-Chappels from Excommunications and all Episcopal Jurisdiction 358 359. The Barons Londoners slight the Popes Excommunications Interdicts Bulls Legares authority reject King John call in elect crown Lewes for their King swear Homage Fealty to him as their Soveraign who swore to ayde them and restore their Lands Liberties The Popes Legate â—alo assembling some Bishops Abbots Clerks to him excommunicated him with all his ayders and assistants especially Simon Langeton with Bells and Candles commanding all Bishops and others to publish it every Lords-day and Holy-day throughout all England Simon Langeton appeals against it as voyd in the behalf of Lewes 362. Lewes his Advocates Objections against King Johns Title to the Crown his condemnation to dye by the Peers of France for the murder of his Nephew Arthur Pope Innocents answer to all their Objections on King Jobas behalf and the lawfulnesse of his War against him The Realm of England being his own and he in actual possession of it by reason of King Johns Charter Oath of Feaâ—ty and annual rent payd for it who was now his Vassal and therefore might not be Warred upon without complaint first made to him his Superior Lord to whom the King of England is Subject as his Vassal with their replyes thereto 362 to 367. King Lewes his notable Letter against his Title to the Crown to the Abbot of St. Augustines to stay his Excommunication against him who proceeds notwithstanding Appendix 18 19 20. King Lewes his Oath with 16. more of his Barons to banish all the English Barons who adhered to him against their native Soveraign King John as Traytors and extirpate all their kinted if ever the Crown of England were peaceably setled on him 366. His sicknesse poysoning by a Monk pious death at Swinestead Abby forgiving his enemies causing his Son Henry to do the like and swearing all present to do Fealty to him as next Heir to the Crown 366. The Monks scandals raised of his Adulteâ—y Tyranny Cruelty c. during his life and damnation after his death 256 284 285 286 366 367. His piety and good deeds 366 367. He possessed no Land peaceably at his death whence he was stiled John the exiled 366 752. stiled the Image of a King and Popes Vassal 1068. What encroachments Pope Innocent and his Legates made upon his Ecclesiastical and Temporal Prerogatives and Jurisdiction 229 230 367 368. Pope Innocent kept him so long excommunicated interdicted till he brought him and his Kingdoms under Tribute encouraging his Barons by his Bulls Letters to rise up against him as an obstinate enemy of the Church till he had enormously humbled and made him effeminately to enthral both himself and his Realms to the Roman Church but after the Pope postponing the shame of the world and fear of God exposed the same Barons after the manner of Rome whom he at first supported excited to death and miserable disinherison that he might swallow up the fattest of them and by the unsatiable avarice of the Romans this Prince of Provinces was brought under Tribute King Johns president made a pattern for Popes to disinherit other Emperors Kings Princes and keep their Kingdoms Territories Persons so long under Interdicts and Excommunications till they reduced them under the like Tribute and bondage 414. His detestable Charter burnt in Pope Innocentâ— his Study at Lyons 31. years after Its transcript subscribed sealed out of fear by the English Bishops at the Popes command to the enormous prejudice of the King and Kingdom 300 663. The Pope Pandulph and others disdainfully stiled him his Vassaâ— in Letters Discourses 292 295 296 297 359 362 365. John King of Jerusalem 411. John King of Scots his League with King John 261. Ireland Popes pretended Title to it 9 291 292. Its Archbishops Bishops Deans Chapters Chief Justices acts actions in it See Index 4 6 8. Legates in it and their acts See Index 13. Conquered and the English Laws Government setled in it by King John 260 261. Souldiers brought thence to assist King John against the French 269. King Johns surrender of and granting an annual rent of 3000 Marks out of it to the Pope besides Peter-pence and Fealty to the Pope for it 274 275 289 290 291 292 300. St. Patricks Purgatory and Christs gifts to him in it 69. The Popes grant of an Ayde to the King in it 406 407. King Henry sent for ayde of men the Chief Justice and some Nobles out of it to Gascoign whereat the disaffected Irish rejoycing the King commanded the Chief Justice to stay there to prevent danger and borrow monies from the Popes Collector if there were cause 818. How Bastardy was there to be judged proceeded in 393 394 474. Grievances complaints of the Archbishop of Tuam and his Suffragans to the King and Pope against his Justice and Officers oppressions there 827 828 857 858 859. Isabella King Johns Queen divorced from imprisoned by him for adultery and some put to death as over-familiar with her 227 256 285. An Anniversary for her 755 756. Queen Isabellaes Dower mother to King Edward 3. resumed 325. Italy Popes pretended Title to it 9 291 316 321. The grant of it to the Pope may be resumed 316. The Emperors march Armies sent into it