Nicholas Longespee
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| Denomination | Catholic |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Diocese of Salisbury |
| Title | Bishop of Salisbury |
| Period in office | 1291–1297 |
| Predecessor | William de la Corner |
| Successor | Simon of Ghent |
| Religious career | |
| Previous post | Treasurer of Salisbury |
| Personal | |
| Date of death | May 18, 1297 |
Nicholas Longespee was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
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[edit] Life
He was the son of William Longespee earl of Salisbury and William's wife Eva.[1] He was a canon of Salisbury Cathedral before 1272, and held the office of treasurer of the diocese of Salisbury before 1275. He also held the position of rector of Lacock.[2]
He was elected bishop between November 8 and December 12, 1291 and consecrated on March 16, 1292. He died May 18, 1297.[3] He was buried at Salisbury, but his heart was at Lacock, and his viscera were at Ramsbury.[1]
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[edit] Notes
- ^ a b British History Online Bishops of Salisbury accessed on October 30, 2007
- ^ British History Online Treasurers of Salisbury accessed on October 30, 2007
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 251
[edit] References
- British History Online Bishops of Salisbury accessed on October 30, 2007
- British History Online Treasurers of Salisbury accessed on October 30, 2007
- Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
| Religious titles | ||
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| Preceded by William de la Corner |
Bishop of Salisbury 1291–1297 |
Succeeded by Simon of Ghent |
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| NAME | Longespee, Nicholas |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Salisbury |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 18, 1297 |
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