Robert Hallam
English Catholic bishop of Exeter
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Leaders & Politicians
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England
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Served as the Bishop of Exeter from 1407 until death in 1417. Participated in the papal conclave that elected Pope Martin V in 1417. Took part in various ecclesiastical councils and was involved in church politics during a significant period of the Catholic Church. Hallam contributed to the administration of his diocese and supported the church's role amidst the political turmoils of the time.
Bishop of Exeter, 1407-1417
Participated in papal conclave that elected Pope Martin V
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