Samson

Medieval English bishop

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Also known as Sampson

Died: May 5, 1112
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1.Stated in Oxford Dictionary of National Biographyoxforddnb.com/view/article/24600
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Birthplace: Douvres
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1.Stated in Oxford Dictionary of National Biographyoxforddnb.com/view/article/24600
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Place of death: Westbury-on-Trym
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Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Occupation: Catholic priest(since 1096)
, Catholic bishop(since 1096)
Positions held: Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)(since 1096)

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Samson was a medieval English clergyman who was Bishop of Worcester from 1096 to 1112.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Catholic-Hierarchy.orgRetrieved 2024-12-10
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Religion or worldview: Catholic Church
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1.Stated in Catholic-Hierarchy.orgRetrieved 2020-10-24
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Consecrator: Anselm of Canterbury
Thomas of Bayeux
Herbert de Losinga
Maurice
Gundulf
Given name: Sampson
Place of burial: Worcester Cathedral
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Name in native language: Samson

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