Wulfstan (Bishop of Worcester)
| Born | 1008 | Born At | |
| Died | 19 January 1095 | Buried At |
| Born | 1008 / |
| Died | 19 January 1095 / |
Wulfstan was a native of the Worcester area and managed to retain his position as bishop (which he took in 1062), after the Norman Invasion of 1066.
He had an alter dedicated to him in (Great Malvern Priory?) alongside Cantilupe of Hereford and King Edward the Confessor.
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Wulfstan (Bishop of Worcester) (b.1008 - d.1095)
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Under the direction of Wulfstan, the future Bishop of Worcester, construction work began at Gloucester Cathedral. The new building was burnt down and rebuilt later by Abbot Serlo. [1]
Wulfstan, a monk at Worcester Cathedral from 1040, was recommended for the position of bishop by visiting papal legates.
The absence of William in Normandy encouraged a rebellion led by Roger, earl of Hereford, and Ralf de Guader, earl of Norfolk and Earl Walfeof against the Norman King. The rebellion was halted at Worcester by Bishop Wulfstan and Walter de Lacy whose army prevented the rebels crossing the River Severn. When William retuned to England, the leaders of the rebellion were imprisoned except Earl Walfeof who was executed. After the rebellion, King William deprived several of the earls of their titles and did not re-appoint them.
Building work starts on Worcester Cathedral. Orchestrated by Bishop Wulfstan. (More Information to follow)
The Worcestershire rebellion led by Robert of Lacy was dealt with quickly by Wulfstan, the Bishop of Worcester, who called on those knights and local landowners still loyal to the King to defend Worcester. Many of the rebels were captured or killed. [2]
Wulfstan was bishop of Worcester. The location of his grave is not known.
At Easter King Henry II, and his wife Eleanor, visited Worcester Cathedral and placed their crowns on the shrine of Wulfstan, vowing not to wear them again. [3]
Many miracles were reported to be happening at the tomb of Wulfstan, the bishop of Worcester who had died in 1095. [4]
Archbishop Hubert of Canterbury and other bishops travelled to Worcester to investigate the miracles taking place at the tomb of Wulfstan, the bishop. [4]
Wulfstan, the bishop of Worcester Cathedral was canonised by Pope Innocent III after many miracles were reported to have taken place by his tomb. [4]
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