Richard le Grant

Richard le Grant (died Aug. 3, 1231, San Gemini, Duchy of Spoleto [Italy]) was the 45th archbishop of Canterbury (1229–31), who asserted the independence of the clergy and of his see from royal control. Richard was the chancellor of Lincoln Cathedral (1221–29), Lincolnshire. He was then appointed archbishop by Pope Gregory IX at the request of King Henry III of England and the English bishops and was consecrated on June 10. He soon disputed with...