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Lord Chancellor of England; Bishop of London
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Male
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Death:
26 September 1107(London, UK)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Maurice (died 1107) was the third Lord Chancellor and Lord Keeper of England, as well as Bishop of London.
Life
Maurice was Archdeacon of Le Mans before being named Chancellor in about 1078. He held the office until sometime between 1085 or 1086. He was nominated to the see of London on 25 December 1085 and consecrated in 1086, possibly on 5 April. He died on 26 September 1107 with his death being commemorated on 26 September.
Citations
- ^ Greenway Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300: Volume 1, St. Paul's, London: Bishops
- ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 83
- ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 258