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Ernald

1101 – 1163

Scottish bishop

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About Ernald

Lived 1101 – 1163 (aged 61–62). Ernald was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

Ernald (or Ærnald) (died 1163) was the second Abbot of Kelso before becoming Bishop of Cell Rígmonaid (St Andrews), the highest ranking Scottish see in the period. He was elected to the see on Sunday, St. Brice's Day (13 November) 1160, and was consecrated at Dunfermline in the presence of King Máel Coluim IV the following Sunday by William, Bishop of Moray, the Papal legate. He is alleged by John Fordun to have founded the "Great Church" of St. Andrews. His short episcopate ended when he died, according to Andrew of Wyntoun, in 1163. He was buried in the church of St Regulus (Riagail).

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Important facts

Born
1101
Birth century
Died
1163
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint Andrews
Also known as
Aernald

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ernald's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernald?

Scottish bishop

When was Ernald born?

Ernald was born in 1101.

When did Ernald die?

Ernald died in 1163.

What was Ernald's occupation?

Ernald was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernald

· Wikidata: Q5392600

· DBpedia: Ernald

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