The Life Of Henry Chichele, Archbishop Of Canterbury, Founder Of All Souls College In The University Of Oxford (1783) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164289166)

The Life of Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, Founder of All Souls College in the University of Oxford is a historical biography written by Oliph Leigh Spencer and originally published in 1783. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Henry Chichele, who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1414 to 1443.Chichele was a prominent figure in English history during the 15th century and played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of the country. He was responsible for founding All Souls College in the University of Oxford, which remains one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world.Spencer's biography delves into Chichele's early life, his education, and his rise to power within the Church. The book also explores Chichele's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including King Henry V and Pope Martin V.Throughout the book, Spencer provides detailed descriptions of the political and religious landscape of England during Chichele's lifetime, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities that faced the Church during this period.Overall, The Life of Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, Founder of All Souls College in the University of Oxford is a fascinating historical biography that sheds light on the life and achievements of one of England's most influential religious leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Oliph Leigh Spencer
ISBN-10: 1164289160
ISBN-13: 9781164289166
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d