Robert Burnell was an English bishop who served as Lord Chancellor of England from 1274 to 1292. A native of Shropshire, he served as a minor royal official before entering into the service of Prince Edward, the future King Edward I. When Edward went on the Eighth Crusade in 1270, Burnell stayed in England to secure the prince's interests. He served as regent after the death of King Henry III of England while Edward was still on crusade. He was twice elected Archbishop of Canterbury, but his personal life—which included a long-term mistress who was rumoured to have borne him four sons—prevented his confirmation by the papacy. In 1275, Burnell was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells, after Edward had appointed him Lord Chancellor in 1274.
Robert Burnell, Lord Chancellor of England
On October 25, in the year 1292, Robert Burnell, Lord Chancellor of England. This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 25, one of 656 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Robert Burnell. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on October 25, 1292 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 22 September 2026.
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