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Ælfstan

950 – 990

Bishop of London

Catholic priest Catholic bishop

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About Ælfstan

Lived 950 – 990 (aged 39–40). Ælfstan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Ælfstan (or Aelfstan ) was a medieval Bishop of London.

Ælfstan was consecrated 959 and 964 and he died between 995 and 996.

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Important facts

Born

950

Birth century

10th century

Died

990

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Positions held

Roman Catholic Bishop of London

Also known as

Aelfstan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ælfstan's

Fernán González of Castile

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ælfstan?

Bishop of London

When was Ælfstan born?

Ælfstan was born in 950.

When did Ælfstan die?

Ælfstan died in 990.

What was Ælfstan's occupation?

Ælfstan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ælfstan

· Wikidata: Q3880977

· DBpedia: Ælfstan (bishop of London)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ælfstan. https://biography.guide/aelfstan/

MLA: "Ælfstan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aelfstan/.

Chicago: "Ælfstan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/aelfstan/.

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