Abbot of Battle explained

Abbot of Battle was the title given to the abbot of Battle Abbey in Sussex, England. The abbey was founded in 1067 by William the Conqueror and the first abbot was Robert Blanchard, who drowned soon after his appointment. The following table gives the abbots from the founding of the abbey until 1216, and is from Heads of Religious Houses: England and Wales 940–1216.[1]

NameDatesNotes
Robert Blanchard1067previously monk at Marmoutier Abbey
Gausbertc. 1076–1095
Henry1096–1102previously monk of Bec Abbey and prior of Christ Church Priory
Ralph1107–1124previously monk at Bec, and at Caen, and prior of Rochester Cathedral Priory
Warner1125–1138previously monk at Canterbury
resigned or was deposed
retired to Lewes Priory
Walter de Luci1139–1171monk of Lonlé
brother of Richard de Luci
Odo of Canterbury1175–1200previously prior of Canterbury
John de Duvra1200–before1215
Richard1215–1235previously monk of Battle Abbey

Notes and References

  1. [David Knowles (scholar)|Knowles, David]