About Eadred
Eadred was a latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Eadred (died 1042) was Bishop of Durham in around 1040. He had been the head of the cathedral chapter when the previous bishop, Edmund, died. Eadred is said to have taken money from the cathedral funds and purchased the office of bishop from the king. Symeon of Durham states that because of the sin of simony, Eadred died before he could be enthroned as bishop.
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Who was Eadred?
Bishop of Durham
When did Eadred die?
Eadred died in 1040.
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Eadred was a latin Catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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