Moreover , his predecessor Maurice had been the one to crown Henry in 1100 , when there was no Archbishop of Canterbury available .
However , Richard claimed to be the senior bishop and dean of the Province of Canterbury , and thus the archbishop 's deputy .
Richard 's predecessor Maurice had been the one to crown Henry in 1100 , when there was no Archbishop of Canterbury available .
However , Richard claimed to be the senior bishop and dean of the Province of Canterbury , and thus the archbishop 's deputy .