Hugh de Pateshull facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hugh de Pateschull |
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Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield | |
Hugh de Pateshull's name is recorded on the brass plate commemorating the dedication of St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne on 24 April 1241.
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Elected | 1239 |
Reign ended | 1241 |
Predecessor | William de Manchester |
Successor | Richard le Gras |
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Consecration | 1 July 1240 |
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Died | December 1241 Potterspury |
Buried | Lichfield Cathedral |
Denomination | Catholic |
Hugh de Pateshull (died December 1241) was a medieval Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
Pateshull was the son of Simon of Pattishall (a royal justice) and Simon's wife Amice. A royal clerk and a clerk of the exchequer, Hugh had custody of the Exchequer seal—Pateshull's position was a precursor office to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was also a canon of St. Paul's when he was selected to be Lord High Treasurer in 1234, holding that office until 1240.
Pateshull was elected bishop in 1239, and consecrated on 1 July 1240. He died on either 7 December or 8 December 1241 at Potterspury and was buried in Lichfield Cathedral.
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