HE was born near Bristol, and being promoted to the priesthood, took
great pleasure in hunting, till being touched by divine grace, he
retired near Hoselborough in Dorsetshire, where he led a most austere
and holy life. He died on the 20th of February, in 1154. See Matthew
Paris, Ford Henry of Huntingdon, and Harpsfield, saec. 12, c. 29
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