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John of Oxford

1150 – 1200

Bishop of Norwich; Dean of Salisbury

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Lived 1150 – 1200 (aged 49–50). John of Oxford was a British catholic priest, catholic bishop, diplomat, bishop and catholic theologian.

John of Oxford (died 2 June 1200) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.

John's father was Henry of Oxford, sheriff of Oxford. He was a royal clerk and represented King Henry II at a diet held in May 1165 at Würzburg that dealt with the issue of the Antipope Paschal III. Some reports held that John supported the antipope on behalf of Henry II, but John denied this charge. Bishop Josceline de Bohon of Salisbury appointed John Dean of Salisbury, but the appointment was overruled by Pope Alexander III on 8 June 1166 because of John's dealings with the antipope and because some of the cathedral chapter were absent from the election. Archbishop Thomas Becket then excommunicated John on 12 June 1166, and both the chapter and the king appealed to the pope, the king sending John to Rome. John then surrendered the office to the pope and was reappointed by the pope before December 1166.

John was elected to the see of Norwich on 26 November 1175 and was consecrated on 14 December 1175. He died on 2 June 1200.

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1150
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Roman Catholic Bishop of Norwich (England)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John of Oxford?

Bishop of Norwich; Dean of Salisbury

When was John of Oxford born?

John of Oxford was born in 1150.

When did John of Oxford die?

John of Oxford died on 2 June 1200.

What was John of Oxford's occupation?

John of Oxford was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, diplomat, bishop and catholic theologian.

What nationality was John of Oxford?

John of Oxford was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John of Oxford

· Wikidata: Q16200057

· DBpedia: John of Oxford

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