Robert Somercotes

Robert Somercotes (sometimes Somercote)[1] (died 26 September 1241) was an English Cardinal.

He took part in the Papal conclave, 1241, but died during it.

[2] It was rumoured at the time that he was papabile and was poisoned, to prevent his election.

[3] He was named as cardinal of the church of San Eustachio in 1239 by Pope Gregory IX.

He was buried at the church of San Crisogono in Rome.