Chad of Mercia
Archbishop of York; Bishop of Lichfield
About Chad of Mercia
Lived 634 – 672 (aged 37–38). Chad of Mercia was a theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Chad (; died 2 March 672) was a prominent 7th-century Anglo-Saxon monk. He was an abbot, Bishop of the Northumbrians and then Bishop of the Mercians and Lindsey People. After his death he was known as a saint.
He was the brother of Bishop Cedd, also a saint. He features strongly in the work of Bede and is credited, together with Bishop Wilfrid of Ripon, with introducing Christianity to the Mercian kingdom.
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Who was Chad of Mercia?
Archbishop of York; Bishop of Lichfield
When was Chad of Mercia born?
Chad of Mercia was born in 634 in Kingdom of Northumbria.
When did Chad of Mercia die?
Chad of Mercia died on 2 March 672 in Lichfield.
What was Chad of Mercia's occupation?
Chad of Mercia was a theologian, catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Chad of Mercia?
Chad of Mercia's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Northumbria.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chad of Mercia. https://biography.guide/chad-of-mercia/
MLA: "Chad of Mercia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chad-of-mercia/.
Chicago: "Chad of Mercia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chad-of-mercia/.
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