Walter Langton

Lord High Treasurer, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield (1243-1321)
Person human Q741881
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Walter Langton

Summary

Walter Langton is a human[1]. He was born on September 2, 1243[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on November 9, 1321[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], politician[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Langton passed away in London[3].
  • Walter Langton was born on September 2, 1243[2].
  • Walter Langton died on November 9, 1321[4].
  • Walter Langton is buried at Lichfield Cathedral[9].
  • Walter Langton held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Walter Langton's professions included Catholic priest[5].
  • Walter Langton worked as a politician[6].
  • Walter Langton worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Walter Langton held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield[11].
  • Walter Langton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • Walter Langton is recorded as male[13].
  • Walter Langton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Walter Langton's Commons category is recorded as Walter Langton[15].
  • Walter Langton's family name is recorded as Langton[16].
  • Walter Langton's given name is recorded as Walter[17].
  • Walter Langton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Walter Langton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Walter Langton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Walter Langton's consecrator is recorded as Bérard de Got[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Langton was born on September 2, 1243[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5], politician[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Walter Langton held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield[11].

Personal Life

Walter Langton's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

Walter Langton died on November 9, 1321[4]. He died in London[3]. Burial took place at Lichfield Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Walter Langton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where did Walter Langton die?

Walter Langton died in London[3].

What did Walter Langton do for work?

Walter Langton worked as Catholic priest[5], politician[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → London
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'la']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Roman Catholic Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield
    Religion or worldview → Catholic Church
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Sex or gender → male
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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