Walter (bishop of Wrocław)

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

Little is known about his origins, career, or his episcopal work. He was a Walloon from the area of Namur. He came to Poland with his brother Aleksander of Malonne, who was appointed Bishop of Płock. During Walter's tenure as bishop, the Premonstratensians founded the St. Martin church, he also dedicated the St. Mary church, undertook some construction at Wrocław Cathedral and the castle in Wleń was built (1155).

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Preceded by
Johann II
Bishop of Wrocław
1149–1169
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