 Complete the following phrase:  William began his career as treasurer and provost of the Church of St. Martin of Tours, and was elected Bishop of Chalons in 1215, consecrated in 1216. The following year he succeeded his nephew Thomas, as Count of Perche, who was killed in the Battle of Lincoln. As count-bishop, William was a valuable advisor to the Kings of France and was listed among those by Pope Honorious III to participate in the 