Robert de Bingham
Encyclopedia
Robert de Bingham was the Bishop of Salisbury
from 1229 to 1246.
prior to his election as bishop about 25 September 1228 and was consecrated
at Wilton
on 27 May 1229.
He died on 2 December or 3 December 1246.
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...
from 1229 to 1246.
Life
He held the prebend of Slape in the diocese of SalisburyDiocese of Salisbury
The Diocese of Salisbury is a Church of England diocese in the south of England. The diocese covers Dorset and most of Wiltshire and is a constituent diocese of the Province of Canterbury. The diocese is led by the Bishop of Salisbury and the diocesan synod...
prior to his election as bishop about 25 September 1228 and was consecrated
Consecration
Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious. The word "consecration" literally means "to associate with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different groups...
at Wilton
Wilton, Wiltshire
Wilton is a town in Wiltshire, , England, with a rich heritage dating back to the Anglo-Saxons. Today it is dwarfed by its larger and more famous neighbour, Salisbury, but still has a range of notable shops and attractions, including Wilton House.The confluence of the rivers Wylye and Nadder is at...
on 27 May 1229.
He died on 2 December or 3 December 1246.