Walter (bishop of Wrocław)
Polish priest

Walter (bishop of Wrocław)

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Polish priest
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1 January 1169(Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland)
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Biography

Walter was Bishop of Wrocław, Poland between 1149–1169.

Little is known about his origins, career or his Episcopal work. He was a Walloon from the area of Namur and during his tenure as bishop, the Premonstratensians founded the St. Martin church, he also dedicated a Marien kirche, undertook some construction at Wrocław Cathedral and Lehnhaus castle was built (1155).