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Wihthun

b. 800

Bishop of Selsey

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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About Wihthun

Born 800. Wihthun was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Wihthun (died ) was an early medieval Bishop of Selsey.

Life

Wihthun seems to have been appointed bishop in 789, as he appears last among the bishops in the witness list of a charter issued by Osfrith, King of Mercia, to Wærmund, Bishop of Rochester in that year.

Wihthun's last datable subscriptions are to two charters of 805: a grant by Cuthred, King of Kent, to Archbishop Wulfred, He also witnessed a grant from between 805 and 807 by Cuthred, King of Kent, to Æthelnoth, praefectus.

Wihthun died sometime after 805 and before 811.

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Important facts

Born
800
Birth century
8th century
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Positions held
Bishop of Selsey
Also known as
Wiohthun

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wihthun?

Bishop of Selsey

When was Wihthun born?

Wihthun was born in 800.

What was Wihthun's occupation?

Wihthun was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wihthun

· Wikidata: Q7999752

· DBpedia: Wihthun

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wihthun. https://biography.guide/wihthun/

MLA: "Wihthun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wihthun/.

Chicago: "Wihthun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wihthun/.

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