William Giffard
11th- and 12th-century Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor (died 1129) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about William Giffard?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For those of a similar name, see William Gifford (disambiguation).
William Giffard (d. 1129), was the Lord Chancellor of William II and Henry I, from 1093 to 1101, and Bishop of Winchester (1100–1129).
Quick Facts Appointed, Term ended ...
William Giffard | |
---|---|
Bishop of Winchester | |
Appointed | 3 August 1100 |
Term ended | 23 January 1129 |
Predecessor | Walkelin |
Successor | Henry of Blois |
Orders | |
Consecration | 11 August 1107 by Anselm of Canterbury |
Personal details | |
Died | 23 January 1129 |
Buried | Winchester Cathedral |
Denomination | Catholic |
Lord Chancellor | |
In office 1093–1101 | |
Monarchs | |
Preceded by | Robert Bloet |
Succeeded by | Roger of Salisbury |
Close