Peter Quinel
Peter Quinel (c. 1230–1291) was a medieval Bishop of Exeter. He became a canon of Exeter Cathedral in 1276 and his episcopate began in 1280 and continued until he died in 1291. He issued a set of rules governing the clergy in his diocese and the required furnishing of churches and continued the rebuilding efforts at Exeter Cathedral.
Peter Quinel | |
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| Bishop of Exeter | |
Arms of Peter Quinel, Bishop of Exeter: Azure, a cross argent between two roses in chief and two fleurs-de-lys in base or | |
| Elected | between 7 August and 7 October 1280 |
| Term ended | October 1291 |
| Predecessor | Walter Branscombe |
| Successor | Thomas Bitton |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of St David's |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 10 November 1280 by Richard of Gravesend |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1230 |
| Died | October 1291 (aged 60–61) |
| Buried | Exeter Cathedral |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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