Baldwin of Forde
Sunday, December 23, 1184
– November 26, 1190
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Baldwin of Forde or Ford was Archbishop of Canterbury between 1185 and 1190. The son of a clergyman, he studied canon law and theology at Bologna and was tutor to Pope Eugene III's nephew before returning to England to serve successive bishops of Exeter. After becoming a Cistercian monk, he was named abbot of his monastery at Forde and subsequently elected to the episcopate at Worcester. Before becoming a bishop, he wrote theological works and sermons, some of which have survived. Born: 1125 Died: November 26, 1190 In office: December 23, 1184 – November 26, 1190 Wiki link
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