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3 unusual facts about Alexander de Stavenby


Alexander de Stavenby

In 1234 the bishop was accused of supporting Richard Marshall's rebellion, but he cleared his name before the court.

Alexander was probably a native of Stainsby, Lincolnshire and had two brothers, William and Gilbert, who held land there.

Tarvin

In circa 1226 Alexander de Stavenby bishop of Lichfield founded the prebend of Tarvin which, at £26 13s 4d, was the highest endowment of Lichfield Cathedral.



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