People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Document 2/152/3 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 465)

Description
Pope Martin IV appoints Henry, precentor of Aberdeen, as bishop of that see, void by the death of Hugh [of Benholm]. The chapter unanimously elected Henry, but the pope cancelled the election, because he was not then in holy orders, as he freely confessed. The pope considering the circumstances, now appoints him. Concurrent letters to the chapter of Aberdeen, to the clergy of the diocese, and to the king of Scotland.
Firm date
17 June 1282
Dating Notes
15 kal. July, pontifical year 2
Place date (modern)
Orvieto
Related Place
Orvieto
Source for Data Entry
Cal. Papal Letters, i, 465
Trad. ID
Cal. Papal Letters, i, 465
Calendar number
2/152/3
Charter type
Papal letter
Language
Entered from an English summary

Total number of associated factoids: 3

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Date Short Summary Primary Witnesses
17 Jun. 1282 Appointment of Henry, precentor, as bishop of Aberdeen yes


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Date Short Summary Title Holder
17 Jun. 1282 precentor of Aberdeen Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29)
17 Jun. 1282 king of Scots Alexander III, king of Scots (d.1286)