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John de Innes

1370 – 1414

Bishop of Moray

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Lived 1370 – 1414 (aged 43–44). John de Innes was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

John de Innes (–1414) was a Scottish medieval churchman. Born probably in Moray, he went to France in his youth, receiving a bachelorate in civil law from the University of Paris by 1396 and in canon law by 1407. His education was partly paid for by the prebend of Duffus and a grant from Alexander Bur, Bishop of Moray, taken by Bur from the judicial profits of his diocese. and Dean of Ross, from some point between 1396 and 1398 until 1407.

He gave up the latter position in that year, having been elected as Bishop of Moray sometime in late 1406, and receiving consecration from Pope Benedict XIII in either Italy or southern France in the following January. Innes was bishop for over seven years, and died at Elgin on 2 August 1414. Innes has been traditionally credited with supervising much of the rebuilding to Elgin Cathedral. The historian David Ditchburn believes Innes was an ally, and possibly even a client, of Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar, and perhaps his father Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, the latter of whom was the warlord responsible for burning down Elgin Cathedral during the episcopate of Alexander Bur.

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Important facts

Born
1370, Moray
Birth century
Died
1414, Elgin
Education
University of Paris
Positions held
Bishop of Moray
Also known as
John Innes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John de Innes?

Bishop of Moray

When was John de Innes born?

John de Innes was born in 1370 in Moray.

When did John de Innes die?

John de Innes died in 1414 in Elgin.

What was John de Innes's occupation?

John de Innes was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John de Innes

· Wikidata: Q6265559

· DBpedia: John de Innes

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