Walter of Bruges

Flemish franciscan theologian, bishop of Poitiers and blessed
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Walter of Bruges

Summary

Walter of Bruges is a human[1]. Born in Ostend[2], he… he was born on 1227[3]. He died in Poitiers[4]. He died on 1307[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and religious[9].

Key Facts

  • Walter of Bruges was born in Ostend[2].
  • Walter of Bruges's place of birth was Zande[10].
  • Walter of Bruges died in Poitiers[4].
  • Walter of Bruges was born on 1227[3].
  • Walter of Bruges died on 1307[5].
  • Walter of Bruges died on January 21, 1307[11].
  • Walter of Bruges worked as a theologian[6].
  • Walter of Bruges worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Walter of Bruges's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Walter of Bruges's professions included religious[9].
  • Walter of Bruges held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Poitiers[12].
  • Walter of Bruges held the position of bishop[13].
  • Walter of Bruges held the position of provincial superior[14].
  • Walter of Bruges's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].
  • A notable student of Walter of Bruges was Matthew of Aquasparta[16].
  • Walter of Bruges's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Walter of Bruges is recorded as male[18].
  • Walter of Bruges's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Walter of Bruges's canonization status is recorded as blessed[20].
  • Walter of Bruges earned the academic degree of Magister Theologiae[21].
  • Walter of Bruges's religious order is recorded as Franciscans[22].
  • Walter of Bruges's given name is recorded as Walter[23].
  • Walter of Bruges studied under Bonaventure[24].
  • Walter of Bruges's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ecclesiastical Latin[25].
  • Walter of Bruges's writing language is recorded as Ecclesiastical Latin[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Ostend[2], a municipality of Belgium[27], in Belgium[28], founded in 1265[29] and Zande[10], a municipality section[30], in Belgium[31]. Walter of Bruges was born on 1227[3].

Education

Walter of Bruges's education included a stint at University of Paris[15]. He earned the academic degree of Magister Theologiae[21]. He studied under Bonaventure[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and religious[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Poitiers[12], a historical episcopal title[32], in Kingdom of France[33], founded in 0350[34]; bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[35]; and provincial superior[14], an ecclesiastical occupation[36]. A notable student of Walter of Bruges was Matthew of Aquasparta[16].

Personal Life

Walter of Bruges's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1307[5] and January 21, 1307[11]. Walter of Bruges passed away in Poitiers[4].

FAQs

Where was Walter of Bruges born?

Born in Ostend[2], Walter of Bruges…

Where did Walter of Bruges die?

Walter of Bruges died in Poitiers[4].

What did Walter of Bruges do for work?

Walter of Bruges worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and religious[9].

Where did Walter of Bruges go to school?

Walter of Bruges was educated at University of Paris[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Nominis. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Dictionnaire de la Bible. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Dictionnaire de la Bible. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 11d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Vatican library vcba id 495/68209
    Nominis saint id 5305/Bienheureux-Gautier-de-Bruges, 5305/Bienheureux-Gautier-de-Bruges
    Alcuin philosopher id 877
    Share catalogue author id 530889
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 87879
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  3. 8w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Rero id (legacy) A014099918
    Writing language Ecclesiastical Latin
    Canonization status blessed
    Academic degree Magister Theologiae
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