About Gilbert of Hastings
Lived 1100 – 1166. Gilbert of Hastings was an English catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Gilbert de Hastings (; died 1166) was an English monk in the Christian army of the Second Crusade who fought in the Siege of Lisbon. After the victory, he was chosen to be the first Bishop of Lisbon. Prior to his incumbency, the see of Lisbon was occupied by a Bishop of the Mozarabic Rite, that was killed by the pillaging crusaders, as described by the crusader monk Osbernus in De expugniatione Lyxbonensi (The Conquest of Lisbon).
His antecedents are unclear, but it seems probable that he was a younger son of the well-known Anglo-Norman de Hastings family who held the Lordship of the Manor of Ashill in Norfolk, and who, at this time, were Hereditary Stewards of the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gilbert of Hastings?
Bishop of Lisbon
When was Gilbert of Hastings born?
Gilbert of Hastings was born in 1100 in Hastings.
When did Gilbert of Hastings die?
Gilbert of Hastings died on 27 April 1166 in Lisbon.
What was Gilbert of Hastings's occupation?
Gilbert of Hastings was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Gilbert of Hastings?
Gilbert of Hastings was English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilbert of Hastings. https://biography.guide/gilbert-of-hastings/
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