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Reinald (died 18 January 1135) was a Norwegian

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. He was the first bishop of the

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. It has been discussed if he came from

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. He is known for the construction work of the

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. Even if the construction periode of the cathedral was about 1100 to 1150. Being in conflict with the king,

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, he was hanged in

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on 18 January 1135. Other than that, he was also fined very shortly before for not disclosing information on gold treasures hidden by Magnus the Blind.

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1135 deaths Clergy from Winchester Executed people from Hampshire People executed by Norway by hanging 12th-century executions by Norway Executed Roman Catholic priests 12th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Norway 12th-century English clergy Year of birth unknown {{Norway-reli-bio-stub