Volume XCI: 1 Benedict XIII. Anti-Pope

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1 Benedict XIII. Anti-Pope

1394. (f. 19.)
John, abbot of Abyrbrothoc. On behalf of his kinsman, Geoffrey de Abyrbrothoc, for a canonry of Moray, with expectation of a prebend, and for a dispensation in that he is aged twenty.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatur a post 5 Non. Feb. an. 6.
(f. 36.)
Roll of the Bishop of Glasgow:—
Whereas the church of Glasgow lacks cantors, and there is in the diocese the poor house of Poknade, in which for a long time little or nothing has been done for the poor, and the right of presentation to the said hospice is disputed by Matthew, bishop of Glasgow, and Master Walter de Danielston, who says that the right belongs to the earl of Lennox, by whom Walter has been presented to the same; the pope is prayed to appropriate it to the choir of the church of Glasgow for the maintenance of a master skilled in the art [of music], and of as many boys as can be supported by the rents of the said hospice. The said master and boys to be appointed by the bishop and chapter, and bound to be present at the canonical hours to chant and say office in the said church.
Ibid.
The said bishop. On behalf of his nephew, William Glendonwyn, aged fifteen, for a dispensation to hold a benefice when he is aged eighteen.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his nephew, Adam de Glendonwyn, aged fourteen, for a like dispensation.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Columba de Dunbar, son of George, earl of March, aged fourteen, for a dispensation to hold a benefice without cure of souls.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Nicholas de Dunbar, natural son of the said earl, for a dispensation to be ordained, and hold one, two, three, or more benefices.
(f. 36d.)
The same. On behalf of William de Strabrok, for provision of the church of Combertries, in the diocese of Glasgow, value 30 marks, which he has held for three years on the collation of the ordinary.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Adam de Glendonwyn, aged fourteen, for a like grant, and for the necessary dispensation in the city or diocese of Aberdeen.
Granted. Avignon, [an. 1. Ad vacatura post] Kal. July, an. 6. [Marginal note:] “datum prima.
1394.
Ibid.
John de Hawyk, bachelor of canon law. For a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Glasgow, and the perpetual vicarage of Dunlop, in the same diocese, and has papal provision of the precentorship of Glasgow.
Ibid.
John de Vaux, bachelor of canon law. For a canonry of Dunkeld, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Glasgow, and the church of Liberton in that diocese.
Ibid.
Michael de Glandres. For a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Sintre, in the same diocese.
Ibid.
William de Strabrock. For the like, notwithstanding that he has the church of Combertreis, in the same diocese.
Ibid.
John de Ferdon. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Ibid.
John Martini, canon and prebendary of Dunbar. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Dunfermelin.
Ibid.
John de Renfru. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Paisley.
Granted for all, and dispensations given. Avignon, Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatur a post septimo Kal. Aug. an. 6.
(f. 54.)
Robert, king of Scotland. On behalf of his chaplain, Robert Ambrosii, priest, of the diocese of Glasgow, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Glasgow, notwithstanding that he has two perpetual chaplaincies in the same diocese.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post Id. Dec. an. 7.
Ibid.
Robert, duke of Albany, brother of the king of Scotland. On behalf of his chaplain, Finlai Colini, bachelor of canon law, canon of Dunblane, for a canonry of Dunkeld, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Dunblane, the perpetual vicarage of Abernethy, the benefice of Ferlyn, and the hospital of Ochtirogale, in the dioceses of Dunblane and St. Andrews, value 100 francs, and for the necessary dispensation to retain or exchange the same [see f. 137].
(f. 54d.)
The same. On behalf of Donald de Bute, dean of Dunblane, for a canonry of Moray, with expectation of a prebend.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Gilbert de Stratherne, priest of Dunblane, who has studied canon law for three years, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Glasgow.
Granted for all the above. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post Id. Dec. an. 7.
(f. 57d.)
Robert, king of Scots. On behalf of his chaplain, Eugenius de Dunberton, priest, of the diocese of Glasgow, for a benefice, value 40 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Paisley, and of the abbot and convent of Kilwinnin, notwithstanding that he has provision by the ordinary of the treasurership of Dunblane.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 5 Kal. Feb. an. 7.
(f. 61d.)
The same. On behalf of his clerk, Patrick Taillefeir, of the diocese of Glasgow, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, value 100l. with cure of souls, or 60l. without.
Ibid.
Prince David, the king's eldest son. On behalf of his chaplain, John de Hawik, priest, of the diocese of St. Andrews, for a canonry of Dunkeld, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the perpetual vicarage of Edirham, in the said diocese, and the church of Kinkel in that of Aberdeen.
Ibid.
John de Remorgny, knight, ambassador of the king of Scots. On behalf of his clerk, Andrew de Hawick, of the diocese of St. Andrews, for a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is in his twentieth year, and has a canonry and prebend of Dunkeld.
Granted, with the necessary dispensations. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post Id. Feb. an. 7.
(f. 62.)
John Goldsmith, M.A. of the diocese of Moray. For a canonry of Moray, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post Id. Oct. an. 7.
(f. 70d.)
Robert Steward (Senescalli), duke of Albany, earl of Fife and Menteith. On behalf of his clerk, Richard Knight (militis), ordained priest, licentiate in arts, who has studied canon law for many years, and has often laboured for the church, for a benefice, value 60 marks, in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, notwithstanding that he has the church of Carny, and the chapel of Tanadas, in the dioceses of Dunblane and St. Andrews.
(f. 71.)
The same. On behalf of his chaplain, John Knight (militis), priest, of the diocese of St. Andrews, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Dunkeld.
Granted for both, with the necessary dispensations. 3 Id. Oct an. 1. Ad vacatura post 13 Kal. May, an. 7.
Ibid.
Gilbert, bishop of Aberdeen, chancellor of Scotland. On behalf of the following, his clerks and chaplains:—
Patrick de Houyston, B.C.L. for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Glasgow, and of the abbots and convents of Paisley and Kilwinnin, notwithstanding that he has the church of Colbaneton of small value, and papal provision of the perpetual vicarage of Kirkblane, and provision from Clement VII. of the canonry and prebend of Renfru, of which he has not yet obtained possession.
William Strabroc, priest, student of canon law, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Aberdeen, notwithstanding that he has the church of Cummertreis, in the diocese of Glasgow, which he is ready to resign.
Patrick Col, priest, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Paisley.
John Ade, priest, for a benefice in the gift of the prior and chapter of St. Andrews, notwithstanding that he has the perpetual vicarage of Larg, which he is ready to resign.
Granted for the above. 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 13 Kal. May, an. 7.
(f. 94d.)
John Fordun, of the diocese of Brechin. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
(f. 95.)
Robert de Dryden, priest, of the diocese of Glasgow. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Kelso.
Granted for the above. Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post Kal. May, an. 7.
Ibid.
The prior and convent of St. Andrews. On behalf of their fellow-canon, Michael de Balcongy, vicar of Luchrys, in the same diocese, for a benefice in the gift of the said prior and chapter, value 100l.
Granted. Avignon
, 3 Id. Oct an. 1. Ad vacatura post 7 Id. July, an. 7.
(f. 95d.)
Thomas de Butyl, bachelor of canon law, priest, of the diocese of Whiteherne. For a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the archdeaconry of Whiteherne and the church of Kirkcum, in the same diocese, and the provostry of the chapel of St. Mary, Mayboyl, in the diocese of Glasgow.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post Id. July, an. 7.
(f. 101d.)
William Norys, canon of St. Andrews, of noble birth, for a benefice in the gift of the prior and chapter of St. Andrews, or of Holyrood.
Granted, Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 17 Kal. Oct. an. 7.
(f. 129.)
John Tunnok, bachelor of canon law, priest, of the diocese of Glasgow. For a benefice, value 50 marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Kelso, notwithstanding that he has the church of Henrilands in the said diocese.
Ibid.
Thomas Young (Juvenis), bachelor of canon law, priest. For a benefice, value 60 marks, in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, notwithstanding that he has the hospital of Duns with the annexed church of Ellam, in the same diocese.
Ibid.
John Clerk (Clerici), of the diocese of St. Andrews, student at Avignon in canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Kilwinnin.
Granted for the above, with the necessary dispensations for two years. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 5 Kal. Aug. an. 8.
(f. 135.)
Robert, king of Scotland. On behalf of his kinsman, David de Spalding, of the diocese of Brechin, for a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is in his fifteenth year. Granted, with the necessary dispensation.
1402. (f. 135d.)
Patrick de Spalding, D.C.L. dean of Aberdeen. For the canonry and prebend of Brechin, value 20 marks, void by the death of John de Lithton at the Roman court, notwithstanding that he has the precentorship of Dunkeld.
Granted for the second, 17 Kal. Oct. an. 8. For the first, Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 17 Kal. Oct. an. 8.
1394. (f. 137.)
Robert, duke of Albany. On behalf of the underwritten:—
Finlay Colini, archdeacon of Dunblane (as above, f. 54).
John de Rectre, priest, of noble birth, for a benefice, value 60 marks, in the gift of the bishop of St. Andrews.
Stephen Bygly, priest, scholar of canon law for three years, for a benefice, value 50 marks, in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews, notwithstanding that he has the church of Methkyl, in the same diocese, which he is ready to resign.
Granted for the above, Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 17 Kal. Oct. an. 8.
Ibid.
The same. Whereas David de Camera, perpetual vicar of Langforgrund, in the diocese of St. Andrews, obtained that vicarage, value 20 marks, on the death of Laurence Kant, who is said to have been a papal chaplain, the pope is prayed to confirm the same.
(f. 137d.)
The same. Whereas John Willelmi, priest, obtained the perpetual vicarage of Monymele, in the diocese of St. Andrews, value 20 marks, on the presentation of King Robert, during the voidance of the see, the pope is prayed to confirm the same.
Ibid.
The same. For confirmation to Gilbert de Cavan, priest, of the church of Tannemol. in the diocese of Whiteherne, value 40 marks, which he held, after long voidance, on the presentation of the earl of Douglas and collation of the ordinary.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Adam de Portu, priest, son of a canon regular, already dispensed so as to be ordained and hold a benefice, for further dispensation to hold two additional benefices, and to exchange them.
1402. Ibid.
On behalf of John de Culmaly, the son of a priest, already dispensed and holding the church of Locharwart, in the diocese of St. Andrews, for further dispensation to hold two additional benefices, and to exchange them. Granted. Avignon, 17 Kal. Oct. an. 8.
1394. (f. 151d.)
John Clerk (as above, f. 129). 1 Kal. Dec. an. 9.
Ibid.
John Laurencii. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Dunfermlin, he being in his twenty-second year.
Granted for the above. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 15 Kal. Dec. an. 9.
(f. 157.)
John Steward (Senescalli), kinsman of king Robert, and bearing his surname, licentiate in canon law. For a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the perpetual vicarage of Irwin, in the same diocese, which he prays to be dispensed to hold for two years.
Ibid.
Donald Akarsan, of the diocese of Whiteherne. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Holyrood.
(f. 157d.)
John Macilluntud, priest, of the diocese of Whiteherne. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Paisley.
Ibid.
John Yhong, priest, of the diocese of Glasgow. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Kilwinnin, notwithstanding that he has the rectory of Annand, in the some diocese, which he is ready to resign.
Ibid.
John Colston, scholar in arts, of noble birth. For a benefice, value 50 marks, in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Ibid.
Donald Colini, of the diocese of Sodor. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Columba.
Ibid.
Robert de Invernys, subdeacon, of the diocese of Moray, student of canon law for three years, of noble birth. For a canonry of Ross, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Lundechty, in the said diocese.
Ibid.
William Bonnar, of the diocese of St. Andrews, student of canon law for a year. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Dunfermlin.
Ibid.
Richard Hunter, priest, of the diocese of St. Andrews, bachelor of canon law, councillor and captain of David de Lindesay, earl of Craufurd, and secretary of the duke of Orleans. For a canonry of Glasgow, or Dunkeld, or Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Halys, in the diocese of St. Andrews.
Ibid.
Nicholas Child, of the diocese of Dunkeld, licentiate in arts. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Ibid.
William Bel, of the diocese of Brechin. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Ibid.
Robert de Ferny, B.C.L. student of canon law for three years. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Ibid.
John Barber, priest, M.A. For a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the vicarage of Tharvas, in the same diocese.
(f. 158.)
John de Dalketh, licentiate in arts, of the diocese of St. Andrews. For a benefice, value 50 marks, in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Glasgow.
Ibid.
William de Haghous, priest, of the diocese of St. Andrews. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Lindores.
Ibid.
John Bron, who has studied canon law for two years. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Granted for all. 3 Id. Oct. an. 1. Ad vacatura post 4 Id. Feb. an. 9.
(f. 182.)
Roll presented on the part of the earl of Caithness, Lord of Brechin, brother of the king of Scotland, on behalf of the underwritten:—
Andrew de Trebrun, rector of Kinnoul, licentiate of civil law, advanced in canon law, and M.A. for a canonry of Brechin, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has been lately presented to the church of Erol.
Laurence de Lundors, M.A. bachelor of theology, for a benefice, value 100 marks, in the gift of the bishop of St. Andrews.
Simon de Creych, M.A. advanced in canon law, for a canonry of Moray, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Doldbar, in the diocese of St. Andrews, and the chapel of Forgrond, in the diocese of Dunkeld.
Ibid.
William de Ramsay, priest, for a benefice, value 60 marks, in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Michael Cartar, perpetual vicar of Kilmany, for a benefice, value 40 marks, in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of St. Andrews.
Granted for all. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. anno 1. Ad vacatura post 6 Id. Mar. anno 9.
(f. 186.)
Roger de Edynburch, priest, of noble birth, akin to the king of Scotland. For a canonry of Rouen, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Oct. anno 1. Ad vacatura post 10 Kal. July anno 9.
(f. 186d.)
Maurice Nemie, or Nenne, of the diocese of Raphoe, dwelling in that of Sodor. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop and clergy of Sodor.
Ibid.
Celestine Colini, of the diocese of Argyle. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of the same, notwithstanding that he is dispensed as the son of a priest.
Granted for both. Avignon, Id. Oct. anno 1. Ad vacatura post 10 Kal. July, anno 9.