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Walter de Merton

Walter de Merton (died October 27, 1277) was Bishop of Rochester, England from 1274 to 1277. He was also Lord Chancellor from 1261 to 1263 and from 1272 to 1274. He was the founder of Merton College, Oxford (1264), one of the University of Oxford's earliest colleges.

Preceded by: Nicholas of Ely	Lord Chancellor 1261-1263	Followed by: Nicholas of Ely
Preceded by: Richard Middleton	Lord Chancellor 1272-1274	Followed by: Robert Burnell

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