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Robert Neville (bishop)

Robert Neville
Bishop of Durham
Church Catholic
Appointed 27 January 1438
Term ended 8 or 9 July 1457
Predecessor Thomas Langley
Successor Laurence Booth
Orders
Consecration 26 October 1427
Personal details
Born Raby, Durham
Died 8 or 9 July 1457
Previous post Bishop of Salisbury

Robert Neville (1404 – 8 or 9 July 1457) was an English prelate who served as Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham. He was also a provost of Beverley. He was born at Raby Castle. His father was Ralph Neville and his mother was Joan Beaufort, daughter of John of Gaunt. He was thus a highly placed member of the English aristocracy.

Neville was nominated Bishop of Salisbury on 9 July 1427, and consecrated on 26 October 1427. He was then translated to Durham on 27 January 1438.

Neville died on 8 July 1457.


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