Robert Neville

Religious Leader

1408 – 1457

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Who was Robert Neville?

Robert Neville was an English prelate who served as Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham. He was also a provost of Beverley. He was born at Raby Castle. His father was Ralph Neville and his mother was Joan Beaufort, daughter of John of Gaunt. He was thus a highly placed member of the English aristocracy.

Neville was nominated Bishop of Salisbury on 9 July 1427, and consecrated on 26 October 1427. He was then translated to Durham on 27 January 1438.

Neville died on 8 July 1457.

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Born
1408
Raby Castle
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Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Kingdom of England
Died
Jul 8, 1457

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on July 23, 2013

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