Maurice (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 |
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| Monarch | William I |
| Preceded by | Osmund |
| Succeeded by | Gerard |
Maurice (died 1107) was the third Lord Chancellor and Lord Keeper of England, as well as Bishop of London.
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
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Lord Chancellor 1078 – c. 1085 |
Succeeded by Gerard |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by | Bishop of London 1085–1107 |
Succeeded by Richard de Beaumis |
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 British History Online Bishops of London accessed on 28 October 2007
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 83
- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 258
