Walter de Coutances

Bishop of Lincoln; Archbishop of Rouen; Chief Justiciar of England
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Walter de Coutances

Summary

Walter de Coutances is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cornwall[2]. He was born on January 1, 1101[3]. He died in Rouen[4]. He died on December 16, 1207[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Walter de Coutances's place of birth was Cornwall[2].
  • Walter de Coutances passed away in Rouen[4].
  • Walter de Coutances was born on January 1, 1101[3].
  • Walter de Coutances died on December 16, 1207[5].
  • Burial took place at Rouen Cathedral[10].
  • A child of Walter de Coutances was Beatrice de Constance[11].
  • Walter de Coutances's professions included judge[6].
  • Walter de Coutances's professions included politician[7].
  • Walter de Coutances worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Walter de Coutances held the position of Archbishop of Rouen[12].
  • Walter de Coutances held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[13].
  • Walter de Coutances's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Walter de Coutances is recorded as male[15].
  • Walter de Coutances's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Walter de Coutances's Commons category is recorded as Gautier de Coutances[17].
  • Walter de Coutances's given name is recorded as Walter[18].
  • Walter de Coutances's described at URL is recorded as https://poms.ac.uk/record/person/5447/[19].
  • Walter de Coutances's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Walter de Coutances's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Gautier de Coutances'}[21].
  • Walter de Coutances's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Walter of Coutances'}[22].
  • Walter de Coutances's consecrator is recorded as Richard of Dover[23].

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Origins and Family

Walter de Coutances's place of birth was Cornwall[2]. He was born on January 1, 1101[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and Catholic priest[8]. Positions held include Archbishop of Rouen[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[24], founded in 0744[25] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[13], a historical episcopal title[26].

Personal Life

A child of Walter de Coutances was Beatrice de Constance[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Walter de Coutances died on December 16, 1207[5]. He passed away in Rouen[4]. Burial took place at Rouen Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Walter de Coutances ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Walter de Coutances born?

Walter de Coutances was born in Cornwall[2].

Where did Walter de Coutances die?

Walter de Coutances passed away in Rouen[4].

What did Walter de Coutances do for work?

Walter de Coutances worked as judge[6], politician[7], and Catholic priest[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Consecrator Richard of Dover
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    Occupation
    Given name Walter
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