Morgan (bishop)
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| Denomination | Catholic |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Diocese of Durham |
| Title | Bishop of Durham |
| Period in office | 1215 |
| Predecessor | John de Gray |
| Successor | Richard Marsh |
| Religious career | |
| Previous post | Provost of Beverley |
| Personal | |
Morgan was a medieval Bishop of Durham elect.
He was an illegitimate son of King Henry II of England and provost of Beverley before being nominated to the see of Durham between 7 March and 7 May 1215. He was never consecrated because Pope Innocent III refused consecration on the grounds of his illegitmacy.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ British History Online Bishops of Durham accessed on 25 October 2007
[edit] References
- British History Online Bishops of Durham accessed on 25 October 2007
| Roman Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John de Gray |
Bishop of Durham election quashed 1215 |
Succeeded by Richard Marsh |
