Dean
Appointed Dean of York
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hubert Walter Biography and Timeline
Follow Hubert Walter through 16 dated historical records for England.
Hubert Walter, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
16Distinct records
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1186–1205Years on this page
1186
1189
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Role range: 1189-1205
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Role range: 1189-1205
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Salisbury
1193
Chief Justiciar
Appointed Chief Justiciar
Role range: 1193-1198
Ransom
Levies the extra taxes needed to pay Richard Is ransom
Role range: 1193-1198
Head of Regency
Appointed to head the regency after John flees to France
1194
Chief Justiciar
Richard I leaves England in the hands of Hubert Walter when he returns to the Crusades
Role range: 1193-1198
Rebellion of John Lackland
Puts down a rebellion by John Lackland
Role range: 1193-1198
1195
Papal Legate
Appointed Papal Legate
1198
Resignation of Hubert Walter
Resigns as the Chief Justiciar
Role range: 1193-1198
1199
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England
Role range: 1199-1205
1202
Invasion of France
Collects funds throughout England to defend Johns French inheritance
Role range: 1199-1205
National Customs
Institutes the National Customs System
Role range: 1199-1205
Reform of Customs System
Institutes the National Customs System
Role range: 1199-1205
1205
Death of Hubert Walter
Death of Hubert Waller, King John loses a valuable adviser
Role range: 1199-1205
Records, sources and methodology
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