Thomas Bitton
13th and 14th-century Bishop of Exeter
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Thomas Bitton (sometimes Thomas de Bytton; died 1307) was a medieval Bishop of Exeter.
Electedbetween 8 October and 30 November 1291
Term ended21 September 1307
PredecessorPeter Quinel
SuccessorWalter de Stapledon
Thomas Bitton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Exeter | |
| |
| Elected | between 8 October and 30 November 1291 |
| Term ended | 21 September 1307 |
| Predecessor | Peter Quinel |
| Successor | Walter de Stapledon |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 16 March 1291 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 21 September 1307 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Life
Bitton was the nephew of William of Bitton I, who was Bishop of Bath from 1248 to 1264.[2] His brother was William of Bitton II, Bishop of Bath from 1267 to 1274.[3]
Bitton was elected between 8 October and 30 November 1291 and consecrated on 16 March 1292. He died on 21 September 1307.[4] In his will, he left funds to give one penny each to 10,212 poor people.[5] He was also a benefactor of Dorchester Friary, Dorset.
