About Robert Somercotes
Lived 1101 – 1241. Robert Somercotes was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Robert Somercotes (sometimes Somercote) It was rumoured at the time that he was papabile and was poisoned, to prevent his election.
He was named as cardinal of the church of San Eustachio in 1239 by Pope Gregory IX. He was buried at the church of San Crisogono in Rome.
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Who was Robert Somercotes?
English Cardinal
When was Robert Somercotes born?
Robert Somercotes was born in 1101 in Lincolnshire.
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Robert Somercotes died on 26 September 1241 in Rome.
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Robert Somercotes was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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