Roger of Worcester

Roger
Bishop of Worcester
Appointed1163
Term ended9 or 10 August 1179
PredecessorAlured
SuccessorBaldwin
Orders
Ordination23 August 1163
Consecration23 August 1163
by Thomas Becket
Personal details
Bornc. 1134
Died9 or 10 August 1179
Tours
DenominationCatholic

Roger of Worcester (c. 1134 – 9 August 1179) was Bishop of Worcester from 1163 to 1179. He had a role in the controversy between his cousin Henry II of England and Archbishop Thomas Becket.

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