Richard Poore
13th-century Bishop of Chichester, Bishop of Durham, and Bishop of Salisbury / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Poore or Poor (died 15 April 1237) was a medieval English bishop best known for his role in the establishment of Salisbury Cathedral and the City of Salisbury, moved from the nearby fortress of Old Sarum. He served as Bishop of Chichester, Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham.
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Richard Poore | |
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Bishop of Durham | |
Appointed | 14 May 1228 |
Term ended | 15 April 1237 |
Predecessor | William Scot |
Successor | Thomas de Melsonby |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Chichester Bishop of Salisbury Dean of Salisbury |
Orders | |
Consecration | 25 January 1215 |
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Died | 15 April 1237 Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset |
Buried | probably church at Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset |
Denomination | Catholic |
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