Richard de Belmeis II
12th-century Bishop of London / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard de Belmeis (died 1162) was a medieval cleric, administrator and politician. His career culminated in election as Bishop of London in 1152. He was one of the founders of Lilleshall Abbey in Shropshire.
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Richard de Beaumis | |
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Bishop of London | |
Elected | 1152 |
Term ended | 4 May 1162 |
Predecessor | Robert de Sigello |
Successor | Gilbert Foliot |
Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Middlesex |
Orders | |
Ordination | 20 September 1152 |
Consecration | 28 September 1152 |
Personal details | |
Died | 4 May 1162 |
Denomination | Catholic |
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