WILLIAM WALCHER

'William Walcher' (d. 14 May 1080) was the bishop of Durham from 1071,Powicke ''Handbook of British Chronology'' p. 220 a Norman, the first to hold that see, and an appointment of William the Conqueror. He was the first prince-bishop (or earl-bishop) from his elevation to the earldom of Northumbria after Waltheof's rebellion, deposition, and executed in 1075. Waltheof had been a close friend: he built a castle at Durham for his bishop.
Walcher was a saintly man but an incompetent leader. He was removed from his posts in 1080 and murdered in Gateshead on 14 May 1080. His successor in Northumbria was Aubrey de Coucy and William of Saint Carilef was the next prince-bishop, though not earl.

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★ Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde ''Handbook of British Chronology'' 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961