Walter Langton

Walter Langton (born, probably West Langton, Leicestershire, Eng.—died Nov. 9/16, 1321, London) was a leading adviser of King Edward I of England; he was treasurer of the exchequer from 1295 to 1307 and bishop of Lichfield from 1296 until his death. In both capacities he was greedy and unpopular. From June 1296 to November 1297, Langton was in France and Flanders on diplomatic missions for Edward I. After Edward’s death (July 7, 1307), Langton, whose...