About Sulien
Lived 1011 – 1091 (aged 79–80). Sulien was a Welsh scholar and catholic priest.
Sulien was an 11th-century Bishop of St David's, for two periods (1073–1078 and 1079/80–1085/6). He died about 1090/1.
Sulien is closely associated with the clas church at Llanbadarn Fawr near Aberystwyth where it appears that he took refuge when St David's was at times exposed to Viking incursions. Llanbadarn enjoyed a reputation for scholarship. One of his sons, Rhigyfarch was the author of a 'Life of Saint David'.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sulien?
Bishop of St David's
When was Sulien born?
Sulien was born in 1011 in Llanbadarn Fawr.
When did Sulien die?
Sulien died in 1091.
What was Sulien's occupation?
Sulien was a scholar and catholic priest.
What nationality was Sulien?
Sulien was Welsh.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sulien. https://biography.guide/sulien/
MLA: "Sulien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sulien/.
Chicago: "Sulien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sulien/.
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