John le Romeyn

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John le Romeyn was the illegitimate son of John le Romeyn the elder, treasurer of York.

He was rector of Nether Wallop, Hampshire and receptor (previously chancellor) of Lincoln, before being elected Archbishop of York on 29 October 1285.

From the late 13th century onwards archbishops at York monitored Kirklees Priory as there was considerable concern for its spiritual health. In 1287 le Romeyn asked the prior of St Oswald's to visit the convent. He was instructed to hear the nuns' confessions and to ensure that they were living worthy lives, keeping a secure house and adhering to the church's and their order's doctrines and laws. Also in August 1287, the parish church of Saint Oswald, Oswaldkirk was re-consecrated by Henry, Bishop of Candida Casa (Whithorn), acting under a mandate from the Archbishop of York.

On 25 January 1288, he issued a decree concerning the financing of a chapter house at Southwell Minster.

On 27 April 1289, le Romeyn requested the Provincial, Henry of Hanna, to receive Richard Manlovel, a canon of Thurgarton, of the Order of St. Augustine, into the Carmelite Order.

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Preceded by William II Wickwane	Archbishop of York 1286–1296	Succeeded by Henry I of Newark