Hugh Nonant | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Coventry | |
 Modern-day view of the cloisters at Bec Abbey, where Hugh Nonant died | |
| Elected | 1185 |
| Term ended | 1198 |
| Predecessor | Gerard la Pucelle |
| Successor | Geofrey de Muschamp |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon in Lisieux |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 31 January 1188 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 27 March 1198 Bec Abbey, Normandy |
Hugh Nonant (sometimes Hugh de Nonant;[1] died 27 March 1198) was a medieval Bishop of Coventry in England. A great-nephew and nephew of two Bishops of Lisieux, he held the office of archdeacon in that diocese before serving successively Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury and King Henry II of England. Diplomatic successes earned him the nomination to Coventry, but diplomatic missions after his elevation led to a long delay before he was consecrated. After King Henry's death, Nonant served Henry's son, King Richard I, who rewarded him with the office of sheriff in three counties. Nonant replaced his monastic cathedral chapter with secular clergy, and attempted to persuade his fellow bishops to do the same, but was unsuccessful. When King Richard was captured and held for ransom, Nonant supported Prince John's efforts to seize power in England, but had to purchase Richard's favour when the king returned.