Bishop of Lincoln who was reputedly one of the most learned men of his time. Of humble origin, he nonetheless was educated at Oxford and, possibly, briefly, at Paris. In 1232 he accepted the bishopric of Lincoln. He supported the independence of the Church.
Bishop of Lincoln who was reputedly one of the most learned men of his time. Of humble origin, he nonetheless was educated at Oxford and, possibly, briefly, at Paris. In 1232 he accepted the bishopric of Lincoln. He supported the independence of the Church.
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