About Roger of Worcester
Lived 1134 – 1179 (aged 44–45). Roger of Worcester was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Roger of Worcester (c. 1134 – 9 August 1179) was Bishop of Worcester from 1163 to 1179. He had a role in the controversy between his cousin Henry II of England and Archbishop Thomas Becket.
Life
Roger's father was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester. Roger was a younger son and he was educated for a short period with the future king, Henry II. Roger was afterwards ordained priest, and consecrated Bishop of Worcester by Thomas Becket, on 23 August 1163. He was consecrated at Canterbury.
Death Roger died on 9 August 1179 or on 10 August. His death was commemorated on 9 August.
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Bishop of Worcester
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Roger of Worcester died on 9 August 1179 in Tours.
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Roger of Worcester was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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