Henri II
Bishop of Bayeux
About Henri II
Henri II was a prelate.
Henri de Pardieu was a bishop of Bayeux at the end of the 12th century (1165-1205). Biography Of English origin, he was chaplain to Henry II of England and Dean of Salisbury
He was appointed bishop of Bayeux in 1165
In 1181, Archbishop Rotrou of Warwick being ill, Henry consecrated the church of Valasse Abbey in his place.
He was present at the provincial council of Rouen held by Archbishop Gautier de Coutances around 1183 to restore ecclesiastical discipline.
He was appointed commissioner with Étienne I of Nemours, bishop of Tournay, and Rohan, dean of Bayeux, to examine the dispute between the archbishop of Tours and the bishop of Dol.
He died in 1205 in Bayeux and was buried in the choir of the cathedral.
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Who was Henri II?
bishop of Bayeux
When did Henri II die?
Henri II died in 1205 in Bayeux.
What was Henri II's occupation?
Henri II was a prelate.
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