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Nigel

Anglo-Norman Bishop of Ely, Treasurer of England (1100–1169)

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Also known as Nigel Poor · Nigel of Ely

Born: 1100
Died: May 30, 1169
Occupation: Catholic priest
, Catholic bishop(since 1133)
Positions held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely(since 1133)
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Nigel was an Anglo-Norman clergyman and administrator who served as Bishop of Ely from 1133 to 1169. He came from an ecclesiastical family; his uncle Roger of Salisbury was a bishop and government minister for King Henry I, and other relatives also held offices in the English Church and government. Nigel owed his advancement to his uncle, as did Nigel's probable brother Alexander, who, like Nigel, was advanced to episcopal status. Nigel was educated on the continent before becoming a royal administrator. He served as Treasurer of England under King Henry, before being appointed to the see, or bishopric, of Ely in 1133. His tenure was marked by conflicts with the monks of his cathedral chapter, who believed that Nigel kept income for himself that should properly have gone to them.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Catholic-Hierarchy.orgRetrieved 2025-03-03
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Religion or worldview: Catholic Church
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Given name: Nigel
Consecrator: William de Corbeil
Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide

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