Robert Somercotes
English cardinal (died 1241)
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Robert Somercotes (sometimes Somercote)[1] (died 26 September 1241) was an English Cardinal. He took part in the Papal conclave, 1241, but died during it.[2] It was rumoured at the time that he was papabile and was poisoned, to prevent his election.[3]
He was named as cardinal of the church of San Eustachio in 1239 by Pope Gregory IX. He was buried at the church of San Crisogono in Rome.[1]