Original sentence: Alexander of Lincoln (Latin: Alexander Lincolniensis) (died in 1147 or early 1148), bishop of Lincoln, was born in Blois, France, and was nephew to the famous Roger, bishop of Salisbury
Edited sentence: Alexander of Lincoln (Latin: Alexander Lincolniensis) (died 1147/early 1148), bishop of Lincoln, one of the most magnificent prelates of his day, was born in Blois, France, and was nephew to the famous Roger, bishop of Salisbury