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]