July 1, Avignon

Order date: uncertain Edward III · Papal Registers

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Dated in source: “July 1” · Place: Avignon (Papal court)

To the same. Faculty to absolve persons of his diocese who in the frequent fights that go on there have been guilty of wounding or killing, and thereby have incurred sentences from which they could ordinarily be freed only by going to the pope. Satisfaction for injuries is to be duly made. To the same. Indult, in consideration of his arduous occupations, and the disturbed state of his diocese, to visit it by deputy for three years, and to receive visitation fees. Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York and the bishops of Norwich and Meath.

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