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Abraham of Strathearn

1101 – 1220

Early 13th-century Scottish cleric who held the position of Bishop of Dunblane

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About Abraham of Strathearn

Lived 1101 – 1220 (aged 118–119). Abraham of Strathearn was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

Abraham was an early 13th-century Scottish cleric who held the position of Bishop of Dunblane. He was a chaplain to the Mormaer of Strathearn, Gille Brígte.

There are no exact accounts of his origin, but his name and the background suggest he was a native Scot from Strathearn. There is no evidence to the contrary. Neville wrote that his "Hebrew name conceals an English provenance", but in fact the Hebrew name is more consistent with established Gaelic-naming patterns than with English or French ones.

He was a son of a priest, and had at least one son of his own, Arthur by name. Evidence from the charters of Inchaffray Abbey shows that he was bishop-elect by some date between the years 1210 and 1214.

A charter from Arbroath Abbey shows he had been consecrated by 4 December 1214. The date of his death is not known, but Radulf was bishop-elect in an Arbroath document datable between 1223 and 1225.

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Important facts

Born
1101
Birth century
Died
1220
Positions held
Diocesan bishop
Also known as
Abraham

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Abraham of Strathearn's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Abraham of Strathearn?

early 13th-century Scottish cleric who held the position of Bishop of Dunblane

When was Abraham of Strathearn born?

Abraham of Strathearn was born in 1101.

When did Abraham of Strathearn die?

Abraham of Strathearn died in 1220.

What was Abraham of Strathearn's occupation?

Abraham of Strathearn was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abraham of Strathearn

· Wikidata: Q4669296

· DBpedia: Abraham of Strathearn

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