Count Stephen of Blois
(1045-1102)
Herbert of Winchester
(1060-1129)
Emma of Blois
(1075-)
Saint William Fitz Herbert
(1102-1154)

 

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Saint William Fitz Herbert

  • Born: 1102, Winchester, Hampshire
  • Died: 8 June 1154, York, Yorkshire aged 52
  • Buried: June 1154, York Minster, York, Yorkshire
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bullet  General Notes:

William Fitz Herbert has the unusual distinction of having been Archbishop of York twice, both before and after his rival Henry Murdac. He was a relative of King Stephen of England, and the king helped secure FitzHerbert's election to York after a number of candidates had failed to secure papal confirmation.

William Fitz Herbert was canonized in Rome by Pope Honorius III

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bullet  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Archbishop of York.




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