William Zouche

Not to be confused with seven Barons Zouche named William la Zouche.
William Zouche
Archbishop of York
Elected2 May 1340
Installed1342
Term ended19 July 1352
PredecessorWilliam Melton
SuccessorJohn Thoresby
Other post(s)Dean of York
Orders
Ordinationc. 1317
Consecration7 July 1342
by Pope Clement VI
Personal details
Born1299
Lubbesthorpe, Leicestershire
Died19 July 1352
Cawood Palace, Yorkshire
BuriedYork Minster
DenominationRoman Catholic
Arms of Zouche of Lubbesthorpe: Azure, ten bezants 4, 3, 2, 1, being a difference of the arms of the senior line of Zouche which has a field gules[1]

William de la Zouche (1299–1352) was Lord Treasurer of England and served as Archbishop of York from 1342 until his death.

  1. ^ See e.g. J. Nichols, 'History and Antiquities of Leicestershire', vol. iii, pt. 1, p. 514. London, 1800.