Hervey | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ely | |
 The transepts, or the short wings crossing in the middle of the long axis of Ely Cathedral, date from before Hervey's time as bishop. | |
| Appointed | 1109 |
| Installed | October 1109 |
| Term ended | 30 August 1131 |
| Predecessor | new foundation |
| Successor | Nigel |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Bangor royal chaplain |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1092 by Thomas of Bayeux |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 30 August 1131 |
| Buried | 31 August 1131 Ely Cathedral |
Hervey le Breton (also known as Hervé le Breton; died 30 August 1131) was a Breton cleric who became Bishop of Bangor in Wales and later Bishop of Ely in England. Appointed to Bangor by King William II of England, when the Normans were advancing into Wales, Hervey was unable to remain in his diocese when the Welsh began to drive the Normans back from their recent conquests. Hervey's behaviour towards the Welsh seems to have contributed to his expulsion from his see. Although the new king, Henry I wished to translate Hervey to the see of Lisieux in Normandy, it was unsuccessful.
In 1109, a new diocese was created in England, at Ely. Hervey was appointed to the bishopric created. While bishop, Hervey ordered the compilation of a house chronicle, which later became the Liber Eliensis. He supervised the construction of a causeway between Ely and Exning, which allowed easier access to Ely.