Stephen Langton
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- Stephen Langton
- Background
- Originated from Langton in Lincolnshire
- Belonged to a family of knights of the lower nobility
- Cited martyred Thomas Becket as an idol
- Left home for Paris at about 15
- Theology (study of religion)
- A number of his commentaries on the Bible have survived
- Professor of Theology in Paris
- Suddenly raised to high office by Pope Innocent III in 1207
- Interdict prevented him from entering England between 1208 and 1213
- Organised the shrine in Canterbury for Thomas Becket
- 'Translatio' of Becket's body
- Changing perspectives of John / barons / pope
- Tyrannical persecution by King John
- John surrendered to the papacy in 1213
- Accepted the Pope's decisions in terms of spiritual and feudal lordship
- Increasingly sided with the barons against the king
- Met John in Winchester in 1213 and absolved him of his excommunication
- 1215 refused to give up command of Rochester castle because John's demand had been 'without judgement'.
- Involvement with Magna Carta
- "Faithful advocate of the kingdom of England"
- Consistent opposition to the payment of tribute to Rome and defence of the Great Charter
- May have helped to compose the Charter
- Agreed with its principles. Probably one of the authors working on behalf of king, barons and bishops
- Drew strength from Becket's example in dealing with John
- Background
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