Hugh d'Orevalle (died either 1084 or 1085) was a medieval
Bishop of London
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From a family originating in the village of
Orival (''Aurea Valle'') in Normandy, he was elected after 29 August 1075.
[Fryde, et al. ''Handbook of British Chronology'' p. 258] He died in 1084 or 1085, with his death being commemorated on 12 January
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Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300: Volume 1, St. Paul's, London: Bishops
' — his death year is recorded as 1084
Old Style
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(i.e. 25 March 108424 March 1085), so he may very well have died 12 January 1085 (
New Style
Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) indicate dating systems before and after a calendar change, respectively. Usually, this is the change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar as enacted in various European countries between 158 ...
).
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