Langton

American

[lang-tuhn] / ˈlæŋ tən /

noun

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

Langton British

/ 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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Langton said it was a move on the high bars he had competed "1,000 times and it is once that has happened".

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

"I knew I could speak and move my fingers and toes so my main thing was 'hopefully I can do gymnastics again'," Langton told the BBC.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

England's Gabriel Langton said he feared for his future in gymnastics after his horror fall at the Commonwealth Games, but will "definitely be back to it" soon.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

When the competition resumed, his team-mates secured a silver medal behind Canada, though Langton is yet to receive his.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

In his eyes, no less than in the eyes of Mr. Langton, the evidence against his son had been crushing.

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