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Morgan

1150 – 1217

Bishop of Durham elect

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About Morgan

Lived 1150 – 1217 (aged 66–67). Morgan was a latin Catholic priest.

Morgan was a medieval Bishop-elect of Durham.

Morgan was an illegitimate son of King Henry II of England and his mistress Nesta, daughter of Iorwerth ab Owain, Lord of Caerleon. Nesta was married to Sir Ralph Bloet, who raised Morgan as his son. The date of his birth is unknown but presumed to be toward the end of King Henry's life. Innocent offered to confirm the election and allow the episcopal consecration if Morgan would swear that he was the son of Nesta and her husband Ralph and not King Henry. Morgan, after deliberation, replied that it was unthinkable for him to deny his father the king.

After his accession to the throne of England, John, Morgan's half-brother, was known to be generous to the entire Bloet family.

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Important facts

Born
1150
Birth century
Died
1217
Positions held
Roman Catholic bishop of Durham
Also known as
Morgan of Beverley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Morgan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Morgan?

Bishop of Durham elect

When was Morgan born?

Morgan was born in 1150.

When did Morgan die?

Morgan died in 1217.

What was Morgan's occupation?

Morgan was a latin Catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Morgan

· Wikidata: Q11989934

· DBpedia: Morgan (bishop)

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