About Adelelm
Adelelm was a politician.
Adelelm (died 25 February 1179) also known as Adelmus or Ascelinus, was Treasurer of England and nephew of Roger, Bishop of Salisbury. He was also Archdeacon of Dorset (bef. 1139–aft. 1173) and later Dean of Lincoln (bef. 1145–aft. 1173). He was appointed Treasurer around 1136 and was dismissed from office in 1139. During this time he appears to have been made a prebendary of Aylesbury.
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Who was Adelelm?
Dean of Lincoln; Lord High Tresurer
When did Adelelm die?
Adelelm died on 25 February 1179.
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Adelelm was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Adelelm (dean of Lincoln)
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