Michael (bishop-elect of Hereford)

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Michael
Bishop of Hereford elect
Electedbefore August 1240
QuashedAugust 1240
Predecessor Ralph de Maidstone
Successor Peter of Aigueblanche
Other post(s) canon of Lichfield
Personal details
DenominationCatholic

Michael was a medieval Bishop of Hereford elect. He was a canon of Lichfield Cathedral before being elected by the cathedral chapter of Hereford Cathedral to succeed Ralph de Maidstone, but the election was quashed in August 1240. [1]

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Ralph de Maidstone
Bishop of Hereford
Election quashed

1239–1240
Succeeded by
Peter of Aigueblanche