Herbert Poore
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Herbert Poore (died 1217) was a medieval English clergyman who held the post of Bishop of Salisbury
during the reigns of Richard I and John
.
, also known as Richard Toclive, who served as Bishop of Winchester
. He was the brother of Richard Poore
, who succeeded him as bishop. He held the office of Archdeacon of Canterbury from 1176 until 1194. Herbert was elected to Salisbury about 5 May 1194 and consecrated on 5 June 1194. He was only ordained a priest on 4 June 1194, the day before his consecration at Westminster
. Herbert was apparently an enemy of Hubert Walter
, and because of his recalcitrance was dispossessed of his lands and exiled to Normandy
in 1198. He was permitted to return to England upon payment of a large fine, where he soon found a more sympathetic monarch in King John
. It was Herbert's idea to move the see from Old Sarum
to the Salisbury Plain
, but it was left to his brother and successor, Richard
, to actually carry out the plan.
During the Interdict
of King John of England
's reign, Herbert took refuge in Scotland in 1209, and had returned to England by 18 July 1213 when the temporalities
of the see were returned to him.
He died in 1217, probably on 7 January when his death was commemorated. The see was vacant by 6 February 1217.
Bishop of Salisbury
The Bishop of Salisbury is the ordinary of the Church of England's Diocese of Salisbury in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers much of the counties of Wiltshire and Dorset...
during the reigns of Richard I and John
John of England
John , also known as John Lackland , was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death...
.
Life
He was probably the son of Richard of IlchesterRichard of Ilchester
Richard of Ilchester , also called Richard of Toclyve or Richard of Toclive, was a medieval English statesman and prelate-Life:He was born in the diocese of Bath, where he obtained preferment...
, also known as Richard Toclive, who served as Bishop of Winchester
Bishop of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester is the head of the Church of England diocese of Winchester, with his cathedra at Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire.The bishop is one of five Church of England bishops to be among the Lords Spiritual regardless of their length of service. His diocese is one of the oldest and...
. He was the brother of Richard Poore
Richard Poore
Richard Poore was a medieval English clergyman best known for his role in the construction of Salisbury Cathedral.-Early life:...
, who succeeded him as bishop. He held the office of Archdeacon of Canterbury from 1176 until 1194. Herbert was elected to Salisbury about 5 May 1194 and consecrated on 5 June 1194. He was only ordained a priest on 4 June 1194, the day before his consecration at Westminster
Westminster Abbey
The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, popularly known as Westminster Abbey, is a large, mainly Gothic church, in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English,...
. Herbert was apparently an enemy of Hubert Walter
Hubert Walter
Hubert Walter was an influential royal adviser in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries in the positions of Chief Justiciar of England, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Lord Chancellor. As chancellor, Walter began the keeping of the Charter Roll, a record of all charters issued by the...
, and because of his recalcitrance was dispossessed of his lands and exiled to Normandy
Normandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
in 1198. He was permitted to return to England upon payment of a large fine, where he soon found a more sympathetic monarch in King John
John of England
John , also known as John Lackland , was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death...
. It was Herbert's idea to move the see from Old Sarum
Old Sarum
Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury, in England. The site contains evidence of human habitation as early as 3000 BC. Old Sarum is mentioned in some of the earliest records in the country...
to the Salisbury Plain
Salisbury Plain
Salisbury Plain is a chalk plateau in central southern England covering . It is part of the Southern England Chalk Formation and largely lies within the county of Wiltshire, with a little in Hampshire. The plain is famous for its rich archaeology, including Stonehenge, one of England's best known...
, but it was left to his brother and successor, Richard
Richard Poore
Richard Poore was a medieval English clergyman best known for his role in the construction of Salisbury Cathedral.-Early life:...
, to actually carry out the plan.
During the Interdict
Interdict (Roman Catholic Church)
In Roman Catholic canon law, an interdict is an ecclesiastical censure that excludes from certain rites of the Church individuals or groups, who nonetheless do not cease to be members of the Church.-Distinctions in canon law:...
of King John of England
John of England
John , also known as John Lackland , was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death...
's reign, Herbert took refuge in Scotland in 1209, and had returned to England by 18 July 1213 when the temporalities
Temporalities
Temporalities are the secular properties and possessions of the Christian Church. It is most often used to describe those properties that were used to support a bishop or other religious person or establishment. Its opposite description would be the spiritualities.In the Middle Ages, the...
of the see were returned to him.
He died in 1217, probably on 7 January when his death was commemorated. The see was vacant by 6 February 1217.