Simon of Ghent
Simon of Ghent | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Salisbury | |
Simon's tomb in Salisbury Cathedral | |
| Elected | 2 June 1297 |
| Term ended | 2 April 1315 |
| Predecessor | Nicholas Longespee |
| Successor | Roger Martival |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Oxford; Chancellor of the University of Oxford |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 20 October 1297 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 2 April 1315 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Simon of Ghent (or Simon de Gandavo; died 1315) was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury in England.
Simon was a prebendary of the diocese of Salisbury and Chancellor of Oxford University, as well as Archdeacon of Oxford.
Simon was elected bishop on 2 June 1297 and consecrated on 20 October 1297 at Canterbury He died on 2 April 1315.