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Wilfrith I

700 – 743

Bishop of Worcester

Catholic priest Catholic bishop

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About Wilfrith I

Lived 700 – 743. Wilfrith I was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Wilfrith or Wilfrid was a medieval Bishop of Worcester. He was consecrated in 718.

In 735, he consecrated one Eva as the third abbess of Gloucester Abbey. Wilfrith died between 743 and 745, perhaps on 29 April 744.

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Important facts

Born

700

Birth century

7th century

Died

743

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Positions held

Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)

Also known as

Wilfrith

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Wilfrith I's

Abu Muslim al Khorasani

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilfrith I?

Bishop of Worcester

When was Wilfrith I born?

Wilfrith I was born in 700.

When did Wilfrith I die?

Wilfrith I died in 743.

What was Wilfrith I's occupation?

Wilfrith I was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilfrith I

· Wikidata: Q8002042

· DBpedia: Wilfrith I (bishop of Worcester)

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