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He was one of the most capable and prominent princes of the Church in
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in 1152. Bernard refused him admission, pointing out that his services as bishop would be more beneficial to the church at large. Hearing of
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On various occasions Eskil was involved in the internal political disputes of rival kings, even to the extent of being temporarily held captive in his own cathedral, for which he was later indemnified by various land-grants. During the
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the papal decree, declared to resign on his own initiative, laid the official insignia on the altar, and all consenting, designated his nephew, Bishop
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