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Adam de Darlington

1201 – 1296

Scottish bishop

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About Adam de Darlington

Lived 1201 – 1296 (aged 94–95). Adam de Darlington was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

Adam de Darlington [Derlingtun] (died 1296) was a 13th-century English churchman based in the Kingdom of Scotland. Adam's name occurred for the first time in a Moray document datable between 1255 and 1271, where he was named as the Precentor of Fortrose Cathedral. He seems to have been introduced into the diocese of Ross, along with others from the north-east of England, by Bishop Robert de Fyvie, who may have been descended from the area.

After the death of Bishop Robert, sometime between 17 November 1292 and 18 November 1295, two elections were conducted by the cathedral chapter of Ross: one elected Precentor Adam and the other elected Thomas de Dundee. Darlington travelled to the papal curia, but on or before 18 November, resigned his right to Dundee. He was not to be bishop long however, perhaps not even long enough to visit his new bishopric. He died at Siena some time before 17 December 1296, when Andrew, Abbot of Coupar Angus, was provided to the now vacant see of Caithness.

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Born
1201
Birth century
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Caithness
Also known as
Adam

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Who was Adam de Darlington?

Scottish bishop

When was Adam de Darlington born?

Adam de Darlington was born in 1201.

When did Adam de Darlington die?

Adam de Darlington died on 17 December 1296 in Siena.

What was Adam de Darlington's occupation?

Adam de Darlington was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

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· Wikipedia: Adam de Darlington

· Wikidata: Q4680038

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