Hugo de Sigillo
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Hugh or Hugo de Sigillo († 1229) was 13th century bishop of Dunkeld, Atholl, Scotland. Little is known of his general background before becoming bishop. What is known in that he was a clerk of King William of Scotland. Hugh succeeded John de Leicester as bishop sometime in 1214. He was a frequent witness to royal charters in the period. The date of his consecration is not known. On September 29, 1226 he gave benediction to Radulf II, Abbot of Melrose. He died sometime in 1229.
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- Dowden, John, The Bishops of Scotland, ed. J. Maitland Thomson, (Glasgow, 1912)
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| Preceded by John de Leicester |
Bishop of Dunkeld 1214–1229 |
Succeeded by Matthew the Scot |
