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Josceline de Bohon

1111 – 1184

Norman bishop of Salisbury

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Lived 1111 – 1184 (aged 72–73). Josceline de Bohon was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Josceline de Bohon or Bohun (c. 1111–1184) was an Anglo-Norman religious leader.

Life Josceline was a great-grandson of Humphrey de Bohun, one of the companions of William the Conqueror. Savaric FitzGeldewin, who was bishop of Bath from 1192 to 1205, was Josceline's second cousin. Josceline served Henry of Blois, bishop of Winchester, and studied law in Italy at Bologna during the 1130s. He was also an old friend of . Joscelin was appointed archdeacon of Winchester in 1139 and consecrated bishop of Salisbury in 1142. His brother was Richard, who served as bishop of Coutances from 1151 to 1179 His case was ignored by Rome until after Becket's assassination: he was finally pardoned in 1172.

Josceline's son was Reginald, bishop of Bath. Some sources say that Reginald was born while his father was studying law in Italy, others that he might have been born before his father became a priest.

Josceline resigned his see before his death on 18 November 1184 to become a Cistercian monk at Forde Abbey in Dorset.

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Important facts

Born
1111
Birth century
Positions held
Bishop of Salisbury, Diocesan bishop
Also known as
Josceline de Bohun, Bohun

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Josceline de Bohon?

Norman bishop of Salisbury

When was Josceline de Bohon born?

Josceline de Bohon was born in 1111.

When did Josceline de Bohon die?

Josceline de Bohon died on 18 November 1184.

What was Josceline de Bohon's occupation?

Josceline de Bohon was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Josceline de Bohon

· Wikidata: Q4325239

· DBpedia: Josceline de Bohon

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