Death and Legacy
Robert died on 27 February 1167. William fitzStephen, one of Becket's supporters, wrote that Robert died of grief because he was unable to visit Becket in exile. He was buried in Hereford Cathedral. Robert enjoyed a good reputation on the continent, for his knowledge and teaching ability, as well as for his personal qualities. Before his appointment to Hereford, John of Salisbury had praised him, but Robert's conduct during the Becket controversy soured John's attitude towards his old teacher.
His works have been published in four volumes, edited by R. M. Martin. Robert's episcopal documents are in Hereford 1079–1234: English Episcopal Acta Number 7, published in 1993.
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