About Robert Neville
Lived 1404 – 1457 (aged 52–53). Robert Neville was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Robert Neville (1404 – 8 or 9 July 1457) was an English prelate who served as Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham. He was also a provost of Beverley. He was born at Raby Castle. His father was Ralph Neville and his mother was Joan Beaufort, daughter of John of Gaunt. He was thus a highly placed member of the English aristocracy.
Neville was nominated Bishop of Salisbury on 9 July 1427, and consecrated on 26 October 1427. He was then translated to Durham on 27 January 1438.
Neville died on 8 July 1457.
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Who was Robert Neville?
English bishop
When was Robert Neville born?
Robert Neville was born in 1404 in Durham, England, Raby Castle.
When did Robert Neville die?
Robert Neville died on 9 July 1457 in Auckland Castle.
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Robert Neville was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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· DBpedia: Robert Neville (bishop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Neville. https://biography.guide/robert-neville-catholic-priest/
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