Bishop of Durham from 1153 to 1195, also known as Hugh Pudsey. He was a medieval bishop of Durham and Chief Justiciar of England under King Richard I. He was the nephew of King Stephen of England and Henry of Blois, who both assisted Hugh's ecclesiastical career. He held the office of treasurer of York for a number of years, which led him into conflict with Henry Murdac, Archbishop of York. In 1153, he was elected bishop of Durham despite the opposition of Murdac. He was not involved in the controversy between King Henry II and Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The king did suspect Hugh of supporting Henry's heir, Henry the Young King, when the prince rebelled and he was also suspected of aiding the King of Scots, William I during an invasion of Northern England in 1174.
Bishop of Durham from 1153 to 1195, also known as Hugh Pudsey. He was a medieval bishop of Durham and Chief Justiciar of England under King Richard I. He was the nephew of King Stephen of England and Henry of Blois, who both assisted Hugh's ecclesiastical career. He held the office of treasurer of York for a number of years, which led him into conflict with Henry Murdac, Archbishop of York. In 1153, he was elected bishop of Durham despite the opposition of Murdac. He was not involved in the controversy between King Henry II and Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The king did suspect Hugh of supporting Henry's heir, Henry the Young King, when the prince rebelled and he was also suspected of aiding the King of Scots, William I during an invasion of Northern England in 1174.
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