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Robert Burley,
abbot of Fountains, 1383-1410
As Father
Abbot of Meaux, Robert
was involved in the election of its new abbot. He was accused
of rigging the
election and played a prominent role in the resulting insurrection
at the abbey. Robert was buried in the centre of the choir of the
abbey church at Fountains, in front of the abbot’s and prior’s
stalls.
[Read
more about the rebellion at Meaux]
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