About Robert Wyvil
Robert Wyvil was an English catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Robert Wyvil (or Wyvill or Wyville) was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
Wyvil was keeper of the Privy Seal of Edward, duke of Aquitaine in 1326 when he was named on 26 October Lord Privy Seal, which office he held until the early part of 1327.
Wyvil was nominated to the see of Salisbury on 16 April 1330 and consecrated on 15 July 1330. He had a reputation for stressing his authority and defending the rights of his see: Wyvil was the first Salisbury bishop to use 'Sarum' on his seal, issued a mandate against a man impersonating a hermit, and nearly used a knight in a trial by combat to maintain the cathedral's ownership of Sherborne Castle.
He died on 4 September 1375.
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Who was Robert Wyvil?
Bishop of Salisbury; Lord Privy Seal of England
When did Robert Wyvil die?
Robert Wyvil died on 4 September 1375.
What was Robert Wyvil's occupation?
Robert Wyvil was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Robert Wyvil?
Robert Wyvil was English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Wyvil. https://biography.guide/robert-wyvil/
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