William de Blois, Bishop of Worcester
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William de Blois was a medieval Bishop of Worcester
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of the diocese of Lincoln
and held the office of Archdeacon of Buckingham in that diocese by 10 May 1206. Presumably he was related to William de Blois
Bishop of Lincoln
, but the exact relationship is unknown.
He was elected to the see of Worcester sometime around 25 August 1218 and his election was confirmed by the papal legate
to England Guala. He was consecrated on 7 October 1218. He died on 18 August 1236 or on 17 August.
In 1224 he was appointed Sheriff of Staffordshire
and Shropshire
.
Bishop of Worcester
The Bishop of Worcester is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Worcester in the Province of Canterbury, England. He is the head of the Diocese of Worcester in the Province of Canterbury...
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Life
He was a canonCanon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
of the diocese of Lincoln
Diocese of Lincoln
The Diocese of Lincoln forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England. The present diocese covers the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire.- History :...
and held the office of Archdeacon of Buckingham in that diocese by 10 May 1206. Presumably he was related to William de Blois
William de Blois
William de Blois was a medieval Bishop of Lincoln. He first served in the household of Hugh du Puiset, the Bishop of Durham, then later served the household of Hugh of Avalon, Bishop of Lincoln. After Hugh's death and a two year vacancy in the see, or bishopric, Blois was elected to succeed Hugh...
Bishop of Lincoln
Bishop of Lincoln
The Bishop of Lincoln is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Lincoln in the Province of Canterbury.The present diocese covers the county of Lincolnshire and the unitary authority areas of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. The Bishop's seat is located in the Cathedral...
, but the exact relationship is unknown.
He was elected to the see of Worcester sometime around 25 August 1218 and his election was confirmed by the papal legate
Papal legate
A papal legate – from the Latin, authentic Roman title Legatus – is a personal representative of the pope to foreign nations, or to some part of the Catholic Church. He is empowered on matters of Catholic Faith and for the settlement of ecclesiastical matters....
to England Guala. He was consecrated on 7 October 1218. He died on 18 August 1236 or on 17 August.
In 1224 he was appointed Sheriff of Staffordshire
High Sheriff of Staffordshire
This is a list of the High Sheriffs of Staffordshire.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred...
and Shropshire
High Sheriff of Shropshire
The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
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