Simon of Elmham explained

Simon of Elmham
Bishop-elect of Norwich
Ended:17 January 1239
election quashed
Predecessor:Thomas Blunville
Successor:William de Raley
Other Post:Prior of Norwich
Death Date:8 June 1257
Religion:Roman Catholic

Simon of Elmham (died 8 June 1257) was a medieval Bishop-elect of Norwich.

Life

Simon was Prior of Norwich from 1235.[1] He was elected to the see of Norwich about 9 November 1236[2] but his election was quashed by Pope Gregory IX on 17 January 1239 after King Henry III appealed to the pope and the case was heard by the papal legate Cardinal Otto of Tonengo.[1]

Simon retained the office of prior and died while still prior on 8 June 1257.[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=33866 British History Online Bishops of Norwich
  2. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
  3. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=33867 British History Online Priors of Norwich