Langton

[ lang-tuh n ]

/ ˈlæŋ tən /

noun

Stephen,c1165–1228, English theologian, historian, and poet: archbishop of Canterbury.

Example sentences from the Web for langton

For Mrs. Langton had begged him to do something to amuse the children. '

The Giant's Robe |F. Anstey
He leaves to Sir Thomas of Langton, chaplain, a toga of sanguine color furred; a chalice worth 40s., or 40s.

Parish Priests and Their People in the Middle Ages in England |Edward L. Cutts
She then asked whether—Mr. Langton took any better care of his affairs than formerly?

The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 (of 3) |Fanny Burney
Not knowing where he might be, he addressed the letters to Langton Park, but he received no replies.

Roger Willoughby |William H. G. Kingston

Wolffert was to come to see me and get Langton interested in the case, and John was to go to see Langton to send him to me.

John Marvel, Assistant |Thomas Nelson Page

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Langton

/ (ˈlæŋtən) /

noun

Stephen. ?1150–1228, English cardinal; archbishop of Canterbury (1213–28). He was consecrated archbishop by Pope Innocent III in 1207 but was kept out of his see by King John until 1213. He was partly responsible for the Magna Carta (1215)

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