About Werferth
Lived 900 – 915. Werferth was a linguist, catholic priest, translator and catholic bishop.
Werferth was an English bishop of Worcester.
Werferth was consecrated either in 872 or between 869 and 872. A contemporary and friend of Alfred the Great, he was a significant translator, from Latin into Old English. His translations include the Dialogues of Gregory, commissioned by Alfred. He died either in 915 or between 907 and 915.
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Who was Werferth?
Bishop of Worcester and translator
When was Werferth born?
Werferth was born in 900.
When did Werferth die?
Werferth died in 915.
What was Werferth's occupation?
Werferth was a linguist, catholic priest, translator and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Werferth?
Werferth's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Wessex.
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