Roger of Worcester

Bishop of Worcester
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Roger of Worcester

Summary

Roger of Worcester is a human[1]. He was born on 1134[2]. He passed away in Tours[3]. He died on August 9, 1179[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 (15 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Roger of Worcester passed away in Tours[3].
  • Roger of Worcester was born on 1134[2].
  • Roger of Worcester died on August 9, 1179[4].
  • Roger of Worcester died on August 9, 1179[8].
  • Roger of Worcester's father was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester[9].
  • Roger of Worcester's mother was Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[10].
  • Roger of Worcester worked as a Catholic priest[5].
  • Roger of Worcester's professions included Catholic bishop[6].
  • Roger of Worcester held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[11].
  • Roger of Worcester's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • Roger of Worcester is recorded as male[13].
  • Roger of Worcester's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Roger of Worcester's family is recorded as House of Normandy[15].
  • Roger of Worcester's given name is recorded as Roger[16].
  • Roger of Worcester's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Roger of Worcester's sibling is recorded as William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester[18].
  • Roger of Worcester's sibling is recorded as Maud of Gloucester, Countess of Chester[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Roger of Worcester was born on 1134[2]. His father was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester[9]. His mother was Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. Roger of Worcester held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[11].

Personal Life

Roger of Worcester's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 9, 1179[4]. Roger of Worcester passed away in Tours[3].

Why It Matters

Roger of Worcester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20]

FAQs

Where did Roger of Worcester die?

Roger of Worcester passed away in Tours[3].

Who were Roger of Worcester's parents?

Roger of Worcester's father was Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester[9]. Roger of Worcester's mother was Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester[10].

What did Roger of Worcester do for work?

Roger of Worcester worked as Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family House of Normandy
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Mother Mabel FitzRobert of Gloucester
    Sex or gender male
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