Walter Durdent (died 1159) was Bishop of Coventry from 1149 to 1159.
Durdent was a Benedictine monk before his elevation to the episcopate.Knowles Monastic Order p. 629 and footnote 3 He was prior of Christ Church Priory in Canterbury when he was elected to Coventry through the influence of Archbishop Theobald of Canterbury. Walter was consecrated as Bishop of Coventry on 2 October 1149. He was considered an excellent theologian.Barlow English Church p. 101 During his time as bishop, he forbade the practice of selling the chrism used in various ecclesiastical rituals.Cheney "Recognition of Pope Alexander III" English Historical Review p. 477
Durdent died 7 December 1159.Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 253
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