BURGHERSH, HENRY (1292-134o), English bishop and chancellor, was appointed bishop of Lincoln by Pope John XXII. in 1320, in spite of the fact that the chapter had already made an election. In 1322 his lands were seized by Edward II. and restored only in 1326. Burghersh took part in the movement which led to the deposition and murder of King Edward II., but became chan cellor of England in 1328 under the new king, owing to the in fluence of Queen Isabella. On Isabella's disgrace in 1330 he lost his influence for a time, but was treasurer from 1334 to 1337, and was entrusted with many important commissions by the king.
His brother, Bartholomew, baron Burghersh (d. 1355), also enjoyed the confidence of Edward III., and fought at Crecy. His son, Bartholomew, was one of the original knights of the Garter, and fought at Poitiers in 1356.