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William de York

1200 – 1256

Bishop of Salisbury

Catholic priest Catholic bishop

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About William de York

Lived 1200 – 1256. William de York was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

William de York was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.

William was provost of Beverley as well as holding prebends in the dioceses of Lincoln, London, and York. He was also a royal justice. He was elected on 8 or 10 December 1246 and consecrated on 7 or 14 July 1247. He died on either 25 January or 31 January in 1256.

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Important facts

Born

1200

Birth century

12th century

Died

31 January 1256

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Positions held

Roman Catholic bishop of Salisbury, Diocesan bishop, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William de York's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William de York?

bishop of Salisbury

When was William de York born?

William de York was born in 1200.

When did William de York die?

William de York died on 31 January 1256.

What was William de York's occupation?

William de York was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William de York

· Wikidata: Q8020842

· DBpedia: William de York

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Chicago: "William de York." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-de-york/.

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