Walter de Coutances
Bishop of Lincoln; Archbishop of Rouen; Chief Justiciar of England
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Summary
Walter de Coutances was born on January 1, 1101[1], in Cornwall[2]. He died on December 16, 1207[3], in Rouen[4]. He worked as a judge[5], politician[6], and Catholic priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rouen Cathedral[9]
- Child: Beatrice de Constance[10]
- Position held: Archbishop of Rouen[11], Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Gautier de Coutances[15]
- Given name: Walter[16]
- Described at URL: https://poms.ac.uk/record/person/5447/[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
- Name in native language: Gautier de Coutances[19], Walter of Coutances[20]
- Consecrator: Richard of Dover[21]
Why It Matters
Walter de Coutances has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
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 a judge[5], politician[6], and Catholic priest[7].