William Giffard
William Giffard | |
|---|---|
Winchester Great Hall | |
| 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 |
William Giffard (d. 1129), was the Lord Chancellor of William II and Henry I, from 1093 to 1101, and Bishop of Winchester (1100–1129).
Family and early life
Giffard was the son of Walter and Ermengarde, daughter of Gerard Flaitel.[1] Giffard was the brother of Walter and the sister of Rohese, wife of Richard fitz Gilbert.[1][2]
He held the office of Dean of Rouen.[3]
Lord Chancellor
Giffard was Lord Chancellor under William II and Henry I from 1093 to 1101.[4]
Bishop of Winchester
On 3 August 1100 he became
During the
Among Giffard's actions as bishop was the refounding of a religious house at Taunton and the staffing of it with Austin canons. The canons were drawn from Merton Priory.[10] He was known for the close and good relations that he had with the monks of his cathedral chapter, sharing their meals and sleeping with them instead of in his own room.[11]
Death
Giffard died shortly before 25 January 1129, the date he was buried.[12]
References
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