Robert de Sigillo
Robert de Sigillo († September 29, 1150 in London ) was Lord Chancellor and keeper of the seals of England (1131-1135) under the reign of Henry I. He was then a monk of Reading Abbey in Berkshire . In 1141 he was appointed Bishop of London by the crown pretender Mathilde , who was vacant for five years.
Individual evidence
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 82
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 239
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Rufus |
Lord Chancellor of England 1131–1135 |
Roger Le Poer |
| Anselm of San Saba (Bishop's Select) |
Bishop of London 1141–1150 |
Richard de Beaumis |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Robert de Sigillo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of London, Lord Chancellor and Keeper of the Seal of England |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 11th century or 12th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 29, 1150 |
| Place of death | London |