About Æthelwold
Æthelwold was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Æthelwold of Lindisfarne (died 740) (also spelled Aethelwald, Ethelwold, etc.) was Bishop of Lindisfarne from 721 until 740.
Æthelwold contributed to the production of the Lindisfarne Gospels: he took the raw manuscripts that his predecessor Eadfrith had prepared and had Billfrith bind them so that they could be read easily. Æthelwold was one of the disciples and assistants of St. Cuthbert. He is the last Bishop of Lindisfarne to have been revered as a saint. He is often mistaken with his near contemporary, Æthelwold of Farne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Æthelwold?
Bishop of Lindisfarne; Saint
When did Æthelwold die?
Æthelwold died in 740.
What was Æthelwold's occupation?
Æthelwold was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Æthelwold?
Æthelwold's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Northumbria.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Æthelwold (bishop of Lindisfarne)
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