Florence of Holland

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For the French saint of Rheims named Florentius, see Nicasius of Reims.

Florence or Florentius was a late 12th century and early 13th century nobleman and cleric. He was the son of Florence III, Count of Holland and Ada of Huntingdom, sister of Kings Máel Coluim IV and William I of Scotland. Florence chose an ecclesiastical career, and his status as nephew of the current King of Scots, i.e. William, undoubtedly persuaded Florence to pursue a career in the Kingdom of Scotland. In 1202, Florence was elected bishop of Glasgow, one of the most powerful and wealthy sees in the kingdom, and became Chancellor of Scotland in the following year. It appears though that Florence was never consecrated, and after five years as bishop-elect, he resigned his position to Pope Innocent III (i.e. in December 1207). We do not know why he was never consecrated nor why he resigned his see. After his resignation, he travelled to Rome and lived out the rest of his days there.

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• Dowden, John, The Bishops of Scotland, ed. J. Maitland Thomson, (Glasgow, 1912)

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Preceded by William de Malveisin	Bishop of Glasgow 1202–07	Succeeded by Walter Capellanus