Ranulf Flambard

Bishop of Durham and royal official (c. 1060 – 1128)
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Ranulf Flambard

Summary

Ranulf Flambard is a human[1]. He was born in Normandy[2]. He was born on 1060[3]. He died in Durham[4]. He died on September 5, 1128[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], politician[7], judge[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ranulf Flambard's place of birth was Normandy[2].
  • Ranulf Flambard died in Durham[4].
  • Ranulf Flambard was born on 1060[3].
  • Ranulf Flambard died on September 5, 1128[5].
  • Burial took place at Durham Cathedral[11].
  • Ranulf Flambard worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Ranulf Flambard's professions included politician[7].
  • Ranulf Flambard's professions included judge[8].
  • Ranulf Flambard worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Ranulf Flambard held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Durham[12].
  • Ranulf Flambard's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Ranulf Flambard is recorded as male[14].
  • Ranulf Flambard's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ranulf Flambard's family name is recorded as Flambard[16].
  • Ranulf Flambard's given name is recorded as Ranulf[17].
  • Ranulf Flambard's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Ranulf Flambard's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19].
  • Ranulf Flambard's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Ranulf Flambard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Ranulf Flambard's name in native language is recorded as Rainulf Flambard[22].
  • Ranulf Flambard's consecrator is recorded as Thomas of Bayeux[23].
  • Ranulf Flambard's place of detention is recorded as Tower of London[24].
  • Ranulf Flambard's sibling is recorded as Foucher[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Ranulf Flambard was born in Normandy[2]. He was born on 1060[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], politician[7], judge[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Ranulf Flambard held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Durham[12].

Personal Life

Ranulf Flambard's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Ranulf Flambard died on September 5, 1128[5]. He died in Durham[4]. Burial took place at Durham Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Ranulf Flambard ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Ranulf Flambard born?

Born in Normandy[2], Ranulf Flambard…

Where did Ranulf Flambard die?

Ranulf Flambard died in Durham[4].

What did Ranulf Flambard do for work?

Ranulf Flambard worked as Catholic priest[6], politician[7], judge[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of detention → Tower of London
    Place of death → Durham
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Position held → Roman Catholic bishop of Durham
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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