Richard de Beaumis (died 1162)
| Richard de Beaumis | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of London | |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Elected | 1152 |
| Reign ended | 4 May 1162 |
| Predecessor | Robert de Sigello |
| Successor | Gilbert Foliot |
| Other posts | Archdeacon of Middlesex |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 September 1152 |
| Consecration | 28 September 1152 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 4 May 1162 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Richard de Beaumis (or Richard de Belmis; died 1162) was a medieval Bishop of London.
Life [edit]
Beaumis' father was Robert de Beaumis.[1] The family came from Beaumais-sur-Dive in the Calvados region of Normandy. He was a nephew of Richard de Beaumis, Bishop of London from 1108 to 1127,[2] as well as the brother of Richard Ruffus, who was archdeacon of Essex.[1] He held the prebend of Caddington Major in the diocese of London before being named Archdeacon of Middlesex by 1127.[3] Installed while still a minor, his nomination had some political intrigue while his archdeaconry was under the custody of Hugh.[4] Though the details are little known, de Beaumis rivalry with Hugh prior to the final installation of de Beaumis in 1138 was likely the origin of the notorious English drinking song "Oh Lord Belmeis."
He was probably elected to the see of London in the spring of 1152, and was ordained a priest on 20 September 1152.[2] He was consecrated on 28 September 1152. He died on 4 May 1162.[5]
Notes [edit]
- ^ a b British History Online Archdeacons of Essex accessed on 29 October 2007
- ^ a b British History Online Bishops of London accessed on 29 October 2007
- ^ British History Online Prebends of Caddington Major accessed on 29 October 2007
- ^ British History Online Archdeacons of Middlesex accessed on 10 December 2010
- ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 258
References [edit]
- British History Online Archdeacons of Essex accessed on 29 October 2007
- British History Online Archdeacons of Middlesex accessed on 10 December 2010
- British History Online Bishops of London accessed on 29 October 2007
- British History Online Prebends of Caddington Major accessed on 29 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 | ||
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| Preceded by Robert de Sigello |
Bishop of London 1152–1162 |
Succeeded by Gilbert Foliot |
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