Henry de Stratford was a Greater Clerk of the
Royal Chancery under
Edward III
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, and member of the
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House of Stratford
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.
Life
He was born into the wealthy
Stratford Family of
Stratford-on-Avon, and was related to
Ralph Stratford
Ralph Stratford ( c. 1300–1354), also known as Ralph Hatton of Stratford, was a medieval Bishop of London.
Early life
Born in Stratford-on-Avon at the beginning of the fourteenth century, Stratford's parents may have been Thomas Hatton (of W ...
(
Bishop of London
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),
Andrew de Stratford (clerk and landowner),
John de Stratford
John de Stratford ( – 1348) was Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop of Winchester, Treasurer and Chancellor of England.
Early life
Stratford was born into the landed Stratford family of Stratford-on-Avon around 1275. His father was Robert d ...
(
Archbishop of Canterbury),
Robert de Stratford
Robert de Stratford ( c. 1292 – 9 April 1362) was an English bishop and was one of Edward III's principal ministers.
Early life
Stratford was born into the landed Stratford family of Stratford-on-Avon around 1292. His father was anot ...
(Bishop of Chester) and Archdeacon
Thomas de Stratford. Henry was frequently owed money, and often involved in litigation. On 16 February 1325 he was inducted as the rector of a vacant church in North Berkhamstead (Lincoln) by
John de Stratford
John de Stratford ( – 1348) was Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop of Winchester, Treasurer and Chancellor of England.
Early life
Stratford was born into the landed Stratford family of Stratford-on-Avon around 1275. His father was Robert d ...
,
Bishop of Winchester. During the dispute between
John de Stratford
John de Stratford ( – 1348) was Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop of Winchester, Treasurer and Chancellor of England.
Early life
Stratford was born into the landed Stratford family of Stratford-on-Avon around 1275. His father was Robert d ...
and
Edward III
Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for his military success and for restoring r ...
in 1341 Henry was briefly imprisoned.
[David Charles Douglas, Alec Reginald Myers "English historical documents. 4. ate medieval 1327 - 1485" p. 69]
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Stratford family
14th-century English people