Council of Northampton (1131)

The Council of Northampton in 1131 was an important gathering of church leaders and nobles in England. Its main purpose was to address various church issues, particularly concerning the authority of Archbishop Anselm and the relationship between the church and the monarchy. Key discussions included the appointment of bishops and the rights of the church versus the king’s power. The council aimed to promote peace and cooperation between ecclesiastical and secular authorities, reflecting the ongoing tensions of the time regarding who held ultimate authority in England— the church or the crown.