Volume LX: 4 Clement VII. Anti-Pope

Petitions to the Pope 1342-1419. Originally published by Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 1896.

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'Volume LX: 4 Clement VII. Anti-Pope', in Petitions to the Pope 1342-1419, (London, 1896) pp. 561-564. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/petitions-to-pope/1342-1419/pp561-564 [accessed 18 March 2024]

4 Clement VII. Anti-Pope

1381. (f. 1d.)
R. king of Scotland. On behalf of John Stalpy, M.A. and B.C.L. who has studied canon law for three years at Paris, on whose behalf others have written, for a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Dunkeld, and the church of Fetherkern, and that the said king has nominated him in virtue of a papal grant to a canonry of Brechin, with expectation of a prebend, of which he has not yet got possession, and for dispensation to hold an additional benefice.
Granted, and resign the second of those which you hold. Avignon, 14 Kal. Dec.
(f. 11.)
Roll of Alexander, bishop of Caithness:—
On behalf of Thomas Wyse, M.A. and S.C.L. for a canonry of Ross, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and the chancellorship of Caithness, which last he is ready to resign. Granted.
On behalf of Robert de Sancto Claro, B.C.L. and advanced in canon law, for a canonry of Ross, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the deanery of Moray.
On behalf of John de Arde, advanced in canon law, for a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and the succentorship of Moray, and the perpetual vicarage of Duffus, which last he is ready to resign.
On behalf of Alexander de Hurhcarde, M.A. scholar of canon law, for a canonry of Dunkeld, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of Moray and Ross.
On behalf of Martin de Caldor, of noble birth, for a canonry of Moray, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and the chancellorship of Ross, which last he is ready to resign.
On behalf of Thomas Bacster, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Aberbrothoc, notwithstanding that he has the church of Essy, in the diocese of St. Andrews, which he is ready to resign.
(f. 11d.)
On behalf of John de Ley, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop and prior of St. Andrews, value 100 marks, notwithstanding that he has the perpetual vicarage of Moy, and a chaplaincy which he is ready to resign.
On behalf of William Merylsang, for a canonry of Brechin, with expectation of a prebend.
On behalf of John de Sancto Claro, advanced in canon law, for a canonry of Dunkeld, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and the penitentiaria of Moray, which he is ready to resign.
On behalf of William de Kynbethoc, scholar of canon law, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Dunfermlin, value 60 marks, notwithstanding that he has the perpetual vicarage of Thayne, in the diocese of Ross, which he is ready to resign.
On behalf of Richard Grant, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Aberbrothoc, value 60 marks, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Caithness, and the vicarage of Durrys, in the diocese of Moray, which last he is ready to resign.
On behalf of Adam de Narne, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Lindores, value 60 marks, notwithstanding that he has the church of Abarbryahthy, which he is ready to resign, and the chaplaincy of St. Mary, Inverness.
(f. 12.)
On behalf of Matthew de Cokborn, canon regular of Scone, advanced in canon law, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Jedworth, value 100 marks.
On behalf of William son of Alexander, for a canonry of Dunkeld, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted for all. Avignon, prid. Id. Dec.
(f. 22.)
Robert king of Scotland. On behalf of his chaplain, Thomas de Cornethorn, for a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the perpetual vicarage of Strevyllyng, in the diocese of St. Andrews, which he is ready to resign.
(Ibid.)
The same. On behalf of Adam de Dundurkus, for a canonry of Moray, with expectation of, prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Ross, and the vicarage of Dunderkus, in the diocese of Moray, which last he is ready to resign.
Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Dec.
(f. 28d.)
Robert Burnardi, who has studied for some time at Paris, and for whom Walter de Lesley, lord of Ross, his kinsman, has petitioned. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, value 40 marks. Granted. Avignon, 12 Kal. Jan.
1382. (f. 29d.)
John de Aberkerdir, of noble origin. For a canonry of Moray, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the vicarage of Banf, and a perpetual chaplaincy in the church of Moray, which he is ready to resign.
(Ibid.)
Robert Cantor. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Landors, value 30 marks, notwithstanding that he has a chaplaincy of Moray value 5l. Granted for both. Avignon, 8 Kal. Feb.
(f. 34d.)
William Forester, who for two years has studied canon law at Paris, for whom the marshal of Scotland has petitioned. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, value 80 marks, notwithstanding that he has the archdeaconry of Caithness, which he is ready to resign, and the canonry and prebend of Duffous in Moray, having been presented by the lay patron but not yet admitted, as to which he is about to begin a suit in the papal palace.
Granted to the value of 60 marks. Avignon, 8 Kal. Feb.
1381. (f. 36d.)
Roll of Thomas, bishop of Whiteherne:—
On behalf of Eliseus Adovgan, rector of Geveliston, for a benefice in the gift of the Premonstratensian prior and convent of the priory called ‘conventual.’
On behalf of Gilbert called ‘Cawan,’ for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Kelso.
On behalf of Gilbert called ‘Mussald,’ bachelor of canon law, rector of Ohobton, in the diocese of Glasgow, for a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend.
On behalf of Robert de Morhuse, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Paisley.
On behalf of Alexander called ‘Dog,’ for a canonry of Brechin, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the vicarage of Fechenevyn, in the same diocese.
On behalf of John de Dukyr, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Dunfermlin.
On behalf of Michael de Glasserton, for a benefice in the gift of the Premonstratensian prior and chapter of Whitehern.
On behalf of Gilbert de Kelton, for a benefice in the gift of the same (as above.)
On behalf of Malcolm Mortmuac, chaplain of Thomas Steward, who is archdeacon of St. Andrews, and son of the king of Scotland, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, value 40l.
On behalf of Alexander de Kindelok, perpetual pensioner of the parish church of Aberdeen, for a canonry of the same with expectation of a prebend.
(f. 37.)
On behalf of Robert Willermi, perpetual vicar of Egylysgryg, in the diocese of Brechin, for a canonry of Brechin, with expectation of a prebend.
On behalf of John Morky, for a benefice in the gift of the Augustinian prior and chapter of St. Andrews.
On behalf of John Hugonis, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Bandorys (Lindores), in the diocese of St. Andrews, notwithstanding that he has the chapel of St. Nicholas, Dundee, without cure of souls.
On behalf of Philip called ‘Vicar,’ perpetual pensioner of Kynef, in the diocese of St. Andrews, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Aberbrothoc.
On behalf of Donald de Bute, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Dunfermlin, notwithstanding that he has the church of Struam, in the diocese of Dunkeld.
On behalf of John de Scone, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, value 40l. notwithstanding that he has the pensionary vicarage of Furgibud, in the diocese of Dunkeld, which he is ready to resign.
On behalf of Walter Johannis, for a canonry of Ross, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 12 Kal. Jan.
1382. (f. 88d.)
Roll for persons of the auditors of the sacred palace:—
The pope, motu proprio, grants the necessary dispensations to them to hold incompatible benefices and dignities, and among others to Walter Trayl, doctor of canon and civil law, in the dioceses of St. Andrews and Dunkeld. Avignon, 18 Kal. May.