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Adam Houghton (died 13 February 1389) also known as Adam de Houghton was Bishop of St David’s from 1361 until his death and Lord Chancellor of England from 1377 to 1378.A Doctor of Laws and an advocate of the Court of Arches he was also sent on missions to France for King Edward III. In April 1377 with the Caroline War going badly for the English Edward sent Houghton to seek a peace settlement with Charles V of France but in June Edward died and Houghton was recalled.

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active years end year
1389-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1362-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
alma mater
University of Oxford
birth date
1315-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death date
1388-02-13, 1389-02-13
death place
Diocese of St David's
nationality
Kingdom of England, Wales
religion
Catholic Church

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