Reinald (died 18 January 1135) was a Norwegian Catholic bishop of Stavanger. He was the first bishop of the Diocese of Stavanger.

It has been discussed if he came from Winchester in England.

Reinald of Stavanger

He is known for the construction work of the Stavanger Cathedral. Even if the construction periode of the cathedral was about 1100 to 1150.

Reinald of Stavanger

Being in conflict with the king, Harald Gille, he was hanged in Bergen 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.

Reinald of Stavanger

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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