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Hugh de Puiset
12th-century Bishop of Durham and Justiciar of England · Religious Figures · Lived 1125 to 1195 · aged 70
Hugh de Puiset was a medieval Bishop of Durham and Chief Justiciar of England under King Richard I. He was the nephew of King Stephen of England and Henry of Blois, who both assisted Hugh's ecclesiastical career.
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![The great tower at Norham Castle was built during Hugh de Puiset's tenure.[16]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Norham_Castle_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3470370.jpg/500px-Norham_Castle_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3470370.jpg)
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He held the office of treasurer of York for a number of years, which led him into conflict with Henry Murdac, Archbishop of York. In 1153, Hugh was elected bishop of Durham despite the opposition of Murdac.
