Walter Durdent

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Walter Durdent (died 1159) was Bishop of Coventry from 1149 to 1159.

Durdent was a Benedictine monk before his elevation to the episcopate.[1] He was prior of Christ Church Priory in Canterbury when he was elected to Coventry through the influence of Archbishop Theobald of Canterbury.[2] Walter was consecrated as Bishop of Coventry on 2 October 1149.[3] He was considered an excellent theologian.[2] During his time as bishop, he forbade the practice of selling the chrism used in various ecclesiastical rituals.[4]

Durdent died 7 December 1159.[3]

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  1. ↑ Knowles Monastic Order p. 629 and footnote 3
  2. ↑ a b Barlow English Church p. 101
  3. ↑ a b Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 253
  4. ↑ Cheney "Recognition of Pope Alexander III" English Historical Review p. 477

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