Giles of Bridport was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
Giles of Bridport
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| Bishop of Salisbury | |
Giles' tomb in Salisbury Cathedral
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| Elected | between 13 February and 15 April 1256 |
| Term ended | December 1262 |
| Predecessor | William de York |
| Successor | Walter de la Wyle |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Wells |
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| Consecration | 11 March 1257 |
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| Died | December 1262 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Giles was archdeacon of Berkshire in the diocese of Salisbury as well as Dean of Wells[1] before he was elected bishop between 13 February and 15 April 1256 and consecrated on 11 March 1257. He died in December 1262, probably on the 13th.[2] He founded the College of the Valley Scholars at Salisbury in 1262 and may have been the brother of Simon of Bridport, who was treasurer of the diocese of Salisbury.[1] He is commemorated by a statue in niche 169 on the west front of Salisbury Cathedral.
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Salisbury 1256–1262 |
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