About Maurice
Lived 1100 – 1107. Maurice was a British catholic priest, politician, judge and catholic bishop.
Maurice (died 1107) was a Norman cleric and bureaucrat who served as the third Lord Chancellor, as well as Bishop of London.
Life
Maurice was Archdeacon of Le Mans before being named Chancellor in about 1078. He held the office until sometime between 1085 or 1086. He was nominated to the see of London on 25 December 1085 and consecrated in 1086, possibly on 5 April. He died on 26 September 1107 with his death being commemorated on 26 September.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice?
Lord Chancellor of England; Bishop of London (1100-1107)
When was Maurice born?
Maurice was born in 1100.
When did Maurice die?
Maurice died on 26 September 1107 in London.
What was Maurice's occupation?
Maurice was a catholic priest, politician, judge and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Maurice?
Maurice was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Maurice (bishop of London)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice. https://biography.guide/maurice/
MLA: "Maurice." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice/.
Chicago: "Maurice." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurice/.
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