Robert Wickhampton Explained

Robert Wickhampton
Religion:Roman Catholic
Bishop of Salisbury
Elected:c. 6 March 1271
Ended:24 April 1284
Predecessor:Walter de la Wyle
Successor:Walter Scammel
Consecration:13 May 1274
Consecrated By:Archbishop Robert Kilwardby, O.P. with co-consecrator Bishop Laurence of Saint Martin
Other Post:Dean of Salisbury
Death Date:24 April 1284

Robert Wickhampton was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.

Wickhampton was a canon of Salisbury before he was Dean of Salisbury by 17 January 1258. He was also a papal chaplain. He had a dispensation for his election to the bishopric due to his illegitimacy.[1] He was elected to the see of Salisbury about 23 February 1271 and consecrated on 13 May 1274. He died on 24 April 1284.[2] Before his death, he became blind, and a coadjutor was appointed to the see on 12 February 1282. He may have been related to an archdeacon of Salisbury, Thomas de Wickhampton.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=34219 British History Online Bishops of Salisbury
  2. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 270