Godfrey of Bath
12th-century Bishop of Bath
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Godfrey (died 1135) was a medieval Bishop of Bath.
Godfrey of Bath | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bath | |
| Appointed | 25 March 1123 |
| Term ended | 16 August 1135 |
| Predecessor | John of Tours |
| Successor | Robert |
| Other post | queen's chaplain |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 26 August 1123 by William de Corbeil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 16 August 1135 |
| Buried | Bath Abbey |
Life
Godfrey was a native of Leuven and was chaplain to Adeliza of Louvain, second wife of King Henry I of England. Godfrey served as chaplain both before and after her marriage to the king.[1] He came with her to England when she married Henry I.[2]
Godfrey was nominated 25 March 1123, and consecrated 26 August 1123[3] by Archbishop William de Corbeil of Canterbury at St. Paul's London.[1] During the last years of King Henry I's rule, Godfrey was often at the king's court and received a number of charters from the king.[4]
Godfrey died on 16 August 1135[3] and was buried in Bath Abbey near the north altar.[1]