In the Middle Ages there was considerable variation in the nomination of the archbishop and other bishops--at various times the choice was made by the canons of Canterbury Cathedral, the king of England, or the Pope.
There was considerable variation in the nomination of the archbishop. This was in the Middle Ages. There was considerable variation in the nomination of other bishops. This was in the Middle Ages. The choice was made by the canons of Canterbury Cathedral. This was at various times. The choice was made by the canons of the king of England. This was at various times. The choice was made by the canons of the Pope. This was at various times.