Hugh de Puiset

12th-century Bishop of Durham and Justiciar of England
Person human Q965843
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Hugh de Puiset

Summary

Hugh de Puiset is a human[1]. Born in France[2], he… he was born on 1125[3]. He died on March 3, 1195[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 (110 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh de Puiset's place of birth was France[2].
  • Hugh de Puiset was born on 1125[3].
  • Hugh de Puiset died on March 3, 1195[4].
  • Hugh de Puiset's father was Hugues III du Puiset[8].
  • Hugh de Puiset's mother was Agnès de Blois[9].
  • A child of Hugh de Puiset was Hugh de Puiset[10].
  • Hugh de Puiset's professions included Catholic priest[5].
  • Hugh de Puiset's professions included Catholic bishop[6].
  • Hugh de Puiset held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Durham[11].
  • Hugh de Puiset's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • Hugh de Puiset is recorded as male[13].
  • Hugh de Puiset's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Hugh de Puiset's noble title is recorded as count[15].
  • Hugh de Puiset's Commons category is recorded as Hugh de Puiset[16].
  • Hugh de Puiset's unmarried partner is recorded as Alice de Percy[17].
  • Hugh de Puiset's family name is recorded as De Puiset[18].
  • Hugh de Puiset's given name is recorded as Ugo[19].
  • Hugh de Puiset's given name is recorded as Hugh[20].
  • Hugh de Puiset's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Hugh de Puiset's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Hugh de Puiset's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Hugh de Puiset's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Hugues du Puiset'}[24].
  • Hugh de Puiset's consecrator is recorded as Anastasius IV[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh de Puiset was born in France[2]. He was born on 1125[3]. His father was Hugues III du Puiset[8]. His mother was Agnès de Blois[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. Hugh de Puiset held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Durham[11].

Personal Life

A child of Hugh de Puiset was he[10]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

Hugh de Puiset died on March 3, 1195[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh de Puiset ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Hugh de Puiset born?

Born in France[2], Hugh de Puiset…

Who were Hugh de Puiset's parents?

Hugh de Puiset's father was Hugues III du Puiset[8]. Hugh de Puiset's mother was Agnès de Blois[9].

What did Hugh de Puiset do for work?

Hugh de Puiset worked as Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. thepeerage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Instance of human
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