Oliver Sutton (bishop) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oliver Sutton |
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| Bishop of Lincoln | |
| Elected | 6 February 1280 |
| Enthroned | 8 September 1280 |
| Predecessor | Richard of Gravesend |
| Successor | John Dalderby |
| Other posts | Dean of Lincoln |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 19 May 1280 by Archbishop John Peckham, O.F.M. |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 13 November 1299 Nettleham, Lincolnshire |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Oliver Sutton (died 1299) was a medieval Bishop of Lincoln, in England.
Sutton was the nephew of Henry of Lexington, Bishop of Lincoln from 1253 to 1258. He was Dean of Lincoln before 30 June 1275.
Sutton was elected to the see of Lincoln on 6 February 1280 and consecrated on 19 May 1280 at Lambeth. He was enthroned at Lincoln Cathedral on 8 September 1280.
Sutton died on 13 November 1299 at Nettleham.
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