Maurice (bishop of London)
Maurice (died 1107) was the third Lord Chancellor and Lord Keeper of England, as well as Bishop of London.
Maurice | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of London | |
| Appointed | 25 December 1085 |
| Term ended | 26 September 1107 |
| Predecessor | Hugh d'Orevalle |
| Successor | Richard de Beaumis |
| Other posts | Archdeacon of Le Mans |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1086 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 26 September 1107 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Lord Chancellor | |
| In office 1078 – c. 1085 | |
| Monarch | William I |
| Preceded by | Osmund |
| Succeeded by | Gerard |
Life
Maurice was Archdeacon of Le Mans before being named Chancellor in about 1078.[1] He held the office until sometime between 1085 or 1086.[2] He was nominated to the see of London on 25 December 1085 and consecrated in 1086, possibly on 5 April. He died on 26 September 1107[3] with his death being commemorated on 26 September.[1]
Citations
- Greenway Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300: Volume 1, St. Paul's, London: Bishops
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 83
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 258
References
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
- Greenway, Diana E. (1968). Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300: Volume 1, St. Paul's, London: Bishops. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 28 October 2007.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Osmund |
Lord Chancellor 1078 – c. 1085 |
Succeeded by Gerard |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by Hugh d'Orevalle |
Bishop of London 1085–1107 |
Succeeded by Richard de Beaumis |
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