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Hubert Walter

Lord Chancellor of England; Bishop of Salisbury; Archbishop of Canterbury; Chief Justiciar of England (1160-1205) · Politicians · Died at 45

Hubert Walter was an influential royal adviser in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries in the positions of Chief Justiciar of England, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Lord Chancellor. As chancellor, Walter began the keeping of the Charter Roll, a record of all charters issued by the chancery.

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Walter was not noted for his holiness in life or learning, but historians have judged him one of the most outstanding government ministers in English history.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1160 to 1205 · aged 45