Oliver Sutton (bishop)
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| Oliver Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lincoln | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
| Elected | 6 February 1280 |
| Enthroned | 8 September 1280 |
| Predecessor | Richard of Gravesend |
| Successor | John Dalderby |
| Other posts | Dean of Lincoln |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 19 May 1280 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 13 November 1299 Nettleham, Lincolnshire |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Oliver Sutton (died 1299) was a medieval Bishop of Lincoln, in England.
Sutton was the nephew of Henry of Lexington, Bishop of Lincoln from 1253 to 1258.[1] He was Dean of Lincoln before 30 June 1275.[2]
Sutton was elected to the see of Lincoln on 6 February 1280 and consecrated on 19 May 1280[3] at Lambeth. He was enthroned at Lincoln Cathedral on 8 September 1280.[1]
Sutton died on 13 November 1299[3] at Nettleham.[1]
Notes [edit]
- ^ a b c British History Online Bishops of Lincoln accessed on 28 October 2007
- ^ British History Online Deans of Lincoln accessed on 28 October 2007
- ^ a b Fryde, et. al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 255
References [edit]
- British History Online Bishops of Lincoln accessed on 28 October 2007
- British History Online Deans of Lincoln accessed on 28 October 2007
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard of Gravesend |
Bishop of Lincoln 1280–1299 |
Succeeded by John Dalderby |
