William Kinwolmarsh

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William Kinwolmarsh (d. December 1422 [1] ) was a royal treasurer of England for about seven days, during 1422.

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Kinwolmarsh was appointed as Provost of Beverley Minster during 1419, [2] followed by the position of Deputy Treasurer of England (1417–1421), and the royal household's Lord High Treasurer, a position that he held for only one week before his death. [3] [4]

He had been appointed by the widowed Lucia, Countess of Kent as a deputy to regulate her dower. He was given a role in the visit to France of Queen Catherine of Valois. [5] In the reign of Henry IV, Kinwolmarsh was Dean of St-Martin's le-Grand. [6] He is noted as particularly active in fulfilling his duties as a royal councillor and administrator. [7] [8] [9]

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Political offices
Preceded by Lord High Treasurer
14221422
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