Robert Neville (bishop)
Robert Neville | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Durham | |
| Appointed | 27 January 1438 |
| Term ended | 8 or 9 July 1457 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Langley |
| Successor | Laurence Booth |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Salisbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 26 October 1427 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 8 or 9 July 1457 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Robert Neville (1404 – 8 or 9 July 1457) was an English prelate who served as Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham. He was also a provost of Beverley. He was born at Raby Castle. His father was Ralph Neville and his mother was Joan Beaufort, daughter of John of Gaunt. He was thus a highly placed member of the English aristocracy.
Neville was nominated Bishop of Salisbury on 9 July 1427, and consecrated on 26 October 1427. He was then translated to Durham on 27 January 1438.
Neville died on 8 July 1457.