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You can cite this record using this snippet: PoMS, no. 17274 (
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John, archdeacon of Caithness
Biography
John was elected bishop of Caithness but the pope declared the election void and appointed Adam of Darlington instead, in 1296. Prior to this he was archdeacon of the diocese.
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CAI (Caithness)
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29 Apr. 1296
Appointment of Adam to see of Caithness
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2/156/4 (Theiner, no. 353)
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archdeacon of Caithness
2/156/4 (Theiner, no. 353)