About Walter Scammel
Lived 1250 – 1286 (aged 35–36). Walter Scammel was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Walter Scammel was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
Scammel was archdeacon of Berkshire in the diocese of Salisbury, treasurer of that diocese, and finally Dean of Salisbury. He was elected to the deanery on 9 September 1271.
Scammel was elected bishop on 26 June 1284 and consecrated on 22 October 1284. He was enthroned at Salisbury Cathedral on 4 January 1285. He died between 20 September and 25 September 1286.
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Who was Walter Scammel?
Bishop of Salisbury; Dean of Salisbury
When was Walter Scammel born?
Walter Scammel was born in 1250.
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Walter Scammel died on 25 September 1286.
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Walter Scammel was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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