Robert of Courson

Robert of Courson
Cardinal of S. Stefano al Monte Celio
Other postCanon of the cathedral chapter of Paris
Previous postCanon of the cathedral chapter of Noyon
Orders
Created cardinal18 February 1212
by Pope Innocent III
RankCardinal priest
Personal details
Borncirca 1160/1170
England
Died6 February 1219
(aged c. 49–59)
Damietta, Egypt
BuriedDamietta, Egypt
NationalityEnglish
DenominationRoman Catholic

Robert of Courson or Courçon (also written de Curson, or Curzon; c. 1160/1170 – 1219) was a scholar at the University of Paris and later a cardinal and papal legate.

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