Archbishop of Canterbury (1123-1136) and the architect of Rochester Castle Keep or Donjon. William also completed the construction of Canterbury Cathedral, which was dedicated in May 1130. Born at Corbeil on the outskirts of Paris in 1070. Died in Canterbury on 21 November 1136. Appointed the papal legate for England by the pope. Described by William of Malmesbury as a courteous and sober man, with little of the flamboyant lifestyle of the more 'modern' bishops.
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European Regional Development Fund
The European Union, investing in your future
Fonds Européen De Développement Régional
L’Union Européenne investit dans votre avenir
The European Union, investing in your future
Fonds Européen De Développement RégionalL’Union Européenne investit dans votre avenir
The Norman Connections project was selected under the European Cross-border Cooperation Programme
INTERREG IV A France (Channel) – England, co-funded by the ERDF.
INTERREG IV A France (Channel) – England, co-funded by the ERDF.