Walter Durdent
12th-century Bishop of Coventry
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Walter Durdent (died 1159) was Bishop of Coventry from 1149 to 1159.
Appointedbetween April 1148 - October 1149
Term ended7 December 1159
PredecessorRoger de Clinton
SuccessorRichard Peche
Walter Durdent | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Coventry | |
| |
| Appointed | between April 1148 - 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 |
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]
