Walter | |
Religion: | Catholic |
Bishop of Rochester | |
Elected: | 27 January 1148 |
Ended: | 26 July 1182 |
Predecessor: | Ascelin |
Successor: | Waleran |
Consecration: | 14 March 1148 |
Other Post: | Archdeacon of Canterbury |
Death Date: | 26 July 1182 |
Walter was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.
Walter was the brother of Theobald of Bec, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1139 to 1161.[1] Theobald selected Walter to be Archdeacon of Canterbury soon after Theobald's election, and it was Theobald who secured Walter's election to Rochester.[2]
Walter was elected on 27 January 1148[3] and consecrated on 14 March 1148. He died on 26 July 1182.[4]
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