Walter Durdent
| Walter Durdent | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Coventry | |
| Appointed | before October 1149 |
| Term ended | 7 December 1159 |
| Predecessor | Roger de Clinton |
| Successor | Richard Peche |
| Other posts | Prior of Christ Church Priory, Canterbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 2 October 1149 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 7 December 1159 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Walter Durdent (died 1159) was a medieval Bishop of Coventry.
Durdent was consecrated on 2 October 1149. He died on 7 December 1159.[1] He was a Benedictine monk before his elevation to the episcopate.[2] He was prior of Christ Church Priory in Canterbury when he was elected through the influence of Archbishop Theobald of Canterbury. Walter was considered an excellent theologian.[3] During his time as bishop, he forbade the practice of selling the chrism used in various ecclesiastical rituals.[4]
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Coventry 1149–1159 |
Succeeded by Richard Peche |
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