Geoffrey Rufus
12th-century Bishop of Durham and Chancellor of England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Geoffrey Rufus, also called Galfrid Rufus[1] (died 1141) was a medieval Bishop of Durham and Lord Chancellor of England.
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Geoffrey Rufus | |
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Bishop of Durham | |
Appointed | c. 14 May 1133 |
Installed | 10 August 1133 |
Term ended | 6 May 1141 |
Predecessor | Ranulf Flambard |
Successor | William Cumin |
Orders | |
Consecration | 6 August 1133 |
Personal details | |
Died | 6 May 1141 |
Buried | Durham Cathedral in the chapter house |
Denomination | Catholic |
Lord Chancellor | |
In office 1123–1133 | |
Monarch | Henry I of England |
Preceded by | Ranulf |
Succeeded by | Robert de Sigello |
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