Simon of Apulia
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| Denomination | Catholic |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Diocese of Exeter |
| Title | Bishop of Exeter |
| Period in office | 1214–1223 |
| Predecessor | Henry Marshal |
| Successor | William Briwere |
| Religious career | |
| Previous post | Dean of York |
| Personal | |
| Date of death | September 9, 1223 |
Simon of Apulia (died 1223) was a medieval canon lawyer and Bishop of Exeter.
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[edit] Life
Nothing is known of his early life beyond the fact that he was a native of southern Italy and that he was a canon lawyer and a magister.[1]
He was a canon of the cathedral chapter of York sometime before being named Chancellor of the cathedral and then Dean of York in January 1194 after a lengthy election dispute.[2]Originally, Geoffrey, Archbishop of York had wanted his brother Peter as dean, but then suggested Simon, who refused to give up his office of chancellor. Geoffrey then selected Philip of Poitou, but the cathedral chapter wanted Simon, and all parties appealed to Rome.[1] He was appointed Dean of York by Pope Celestine III.[3]
He was elected to the see of Exeter about April 13, 1214 and consecrated on October 5, 1214.[4] The see had been vacant since 1206 when Henry Marshal the previous bishop had died. However, because of King John of England's dispute with Pope Innocent III, the vacancy was not filled until a settlement was reached between John and Innocent. Simon was consecrated by Archbishop Stephen Langton at Canterbury.[1]
Simon attended the Fourth Lateran Council, but was back in England in time to take part in King Henry III's coronation on October 28, 1216. Very little of his administrative records survive, only a few documents are still extant. Simon did set out the boundaries of the parishes in the city of Exeter. He was also a benefactor to his cathedral, giving it vestments and other ornaments.[1]
He died on September 9, 1223.[4] He was buried in Exeter Cathedral in the lady chapel. His nephew, also named Simon, was named archdeacon of Cornwall from 1218 to 1221.[1]
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[edit] References
- Barlow, Frank (2004). "Apulia, Simon of (d. 1223)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (May 2007). Oxford University Press. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
- British History Online: Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300: Volume 6 York accessed on August 31, 2007
- Cheney, C. R. (1956). From Becket to Langton: English Church Government 1170-1213, Reprint edition, Manchester: Manchester University Press.
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology, Third Edition, revised, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
- List of Manuscripts accessed on August 31, 2007
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| Roman Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Marshal |
Bishop of Exeter 1214–1223 |
Succeeded by William Briwere |
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Simon of Apulia |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Exeter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 9, 1223 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
