Adam Orleton

Bishop of Hereford; Lord High Treasurer; Bishop of Worcester; Bishop of Winchester
Person human Q4336534
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Adam Orleton

Summary

Adam Orleton is a human[1]. He was born in Hereford[2]. He was born on 1275[3]. He died on July 18, 1345[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hereford[2], Adam Orleton…
  • Adam Orleton was born on 1275[3].
  • Adam Orleton died on July 18, 1345[4].
  • Adam Orleton's professions included Catholic priest[5].
  • Adam Orleton worked as a Catholic bishop[6].
  • Adam Orleton held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Winchester[8].
  • Adam Orleton held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[9].
  • Adam Orleton held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Hereford[10].
  • Adam Orleton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].
  • Adam Orleton is recorded as male[12].
  • Adam Orleton's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Adam Orleton's family name is recorded as Q113563508[14].
  • Adam Orleton's given name is recorded as Adam[15].
  • Adam Orleton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • Adam Orleton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography[17].
  • Adam Orleton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Adam Orleton's consecrator is recorded as Nicolò Albertini[19].

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Origins and Family

Adam Orleton was born in Hereford[2]. He was born on 1275[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Winchester[8], a former entity[20]; Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[9]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Hereford[10].

Personal Life

Adam Orleton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].

Death and Burial

Adam Orleton died on July 18, 1345[4].

Why It Matters

Adam Orleton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Adam Orleton born?

Adam Orleton's place of birth was Hereford[2].

What did Adam Orleton do for work?

Adam Orleton worked as Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Adam of Orlton (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Adam
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    Place of birth Hereford
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