Hugh de Balsham

Bishop of Ely
Person human Q5933160
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Hugh de Balsham

Summary

Hugh de Balsham is a human[1]. He was born on 1250[2]. He died in Cambridgeshire[3]. He died on June 16, 1286[4]. He worked as a monk[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hugh de Balsham passed away in Cambridgeshire[3].
  • Hugh de Balsham was born on 1250[2].
  • Hugh de Balsham died on June 16, 1286[4].
  • Hugh de Balsham died on June 15, 1286[9].
  • Hugh de Balsham is buried at Ely Cathedral[10].
  • Hugh de Balsham worked as a monk[5].
  • Hugh de Balsham's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Hugh de Balsham's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Hugh de Balsham held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[11].
  • Hugh de Balsham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • Hugh de Balsham is recorded as male[13].
  • Hugh de Balsham's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Hugh de Balsham's Commons category is recorded as Hugh de Balsham[15].
  • Hugh de Balsham's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[16].
  • Hugh de Balsham's given name is recorded as Hugh[17].
  • Hugh de Balsham's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Hugh de Balsham's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Hugh de Balsham's consecrator is recorded as Alexander IV[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh de Balsham was born on 1250[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monk[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Hugh de Balsham held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[11].

Personal Life

Hugh de Balsham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 16, 1286[4] and June 15, 1286[9]. Hugh de Balsham passed away in Cambridgeshire[3]. Burial took place at Ely Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Hugh de Balsham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where did Hugh de Balsham die?

Hugh de Balsham died in Cambridgeshire[3].

What did Hugh de Balsham do for work?

Hugh de Balsham worked as monk[5], Catholic priest[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Cambridgeshire
    Position held Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely
    Given name Hugh
    Instance of human
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