He may have received a liberal arts education at Hereford, in light of his connection with the Bishop of Hereford William de Vere in the 1190s and a recommendation from Gerald of Wales.
Ta on saanud vabade kunstide hariduse Herefordis tänu oma patroonile, Herefordi piiskopist William de Vere'ile 1190ndatel ja tänu soovitusele Walesi Geraldilt.