Bishop of Durham
Edward I secured his election as bishop of Durham in 1283. He was elected on 9 July 1283 and consecrated on 9 January 1284. During his consecration, Bek had the remains of Saint William of York moved to a new site in Durham Cathedral. Bek was enthroned at Durham Cathedral on 25 December 1285. When, after the death of King Alexander III of Scotland in 1286, Edward betrothed his son Prince Edward to Alexander's heir Margaret of Norway, it was Bek who King Edward appointed to oversee affairs in Scotland for the couple. However, Margaret died soon after this, and Edward was brought in to decide the succession of the Scottish throne. Bek was employed by King Edward in the negotiations and also served as a spokesman. In November 1292, Edward decided in favor of John Balliol, and Bek assisted in the enthronement of Balliol at Scone soon after.
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