Thomas Bitton
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| Thomas Bitton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Exeter | |
| Elected | between 8 October and 30 November 1291 |
| Term ended | 21 September 1307 |
| Predecessor | Peter Quinel |
| Successor | Walter de Stapledon |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 16 March 1291 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 21 September 1307 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Thomas Bitton (sometimes Thomas de Bytton; died 1307) was a medieval Bishop of Exeter.
Life
Bitton was the nephew of William of Bitton I, who was Bishop of Bath from 1248 to 1264.[1] His brother was William of Bitton II, Bishop of Bath from 1267 to 1274.[2]
Bitton was elected between 8 October and 30 November 1291 and consecrated on 16 March 1292. He died on 21 September 1307.[3] In his will, he left funds to give one penny each to 10,212 poor people.[4]
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External links
- "Entry for Thomas" in George Oliver's Lives of the Bishops of Exeter
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Exeter 1291–1307 |
Succeeded by Walter de Stapledon |
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