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Alfred of Malmesbury

901 – 999

British bishop

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About Alfred of Malmesbury

Lived 901 – 999 (aged 97–98). Alfred of Malmesbury was a catholic priest and bishop.

Alfred (or Aelfric) (died 999), abbot of Malmesbury, England, and afterwards (c. 990) Bishop of Crediton, was a writer of some celebrity in the tenth century.

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Important facts

Born

901

Birth century

10th century

Died

999

Occupation

Catholic priest, bishop

Positions held

Abbot

Also known as

Aelfric of Malmesbury

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alfred of Malmesbury's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred of Malmesbury?

British bishop

When was Alfred of Malmesbury born?

Alfred of Malmesbury was born in 901.

When did Alfred of Malmesbury die?

Alfred of Malmesbury died in 999.

What was Alfred of Malmesbury's occupation?

Alfred of Malmesbury was a catholic priest and bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred of Malmesbury

· Wikidata: Q4723683

· DBpedia: Alfred of Malmesbury

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred of Malmesbury. https://biography.guide/alfred-of-malmesbury/

MLA: "Alfred of Malmesbury." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alfred-of-malmesbury/.

Chicago: "Alfred of Malmesbury." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alfred-of-malmesbury/.

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