About Walter Durdent
Lived 1100 – 1159. Walter Durdent was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and theologian.
Walter Durdent (died 1159) was Bishop of Coventry from 1149 to 1159.
Durdent was a Benedictine monk before his elevation to the episcopate. He was prior of Christ Church Priory in Canterbury when he was elected to Coventry through the influence of Archbishop Theobald of Canterbury. During his time as bishop, he forbade the practice of selling the chrism used in various ecclesiastical rituals.
Durdent died 7 December 1159.
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Who was Walter Durdent?
Bishop of Coventry
When was Walter Durdent born?
Walter Durdent was born in 1100.
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Walter Durdent died on 7 December 1159 in Coventry.
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Walter Durdent was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and theologian.
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