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Wilgred of Lindisfarne

d. 944

Bishop of Lindisfarne

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About Wilgred of Lindisfarne

Wilgred of Lindisfarne was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Wigred (or Wilgred ) (died c. 942) was appointed Bishop of Chester-le-Street around 925. He was also known as the Bishop of the Church of St Cuthbert. He attested charters of King Æthelstan between 928 and 934, and the bishopric in his time was probably the greatest landholder between the Tees and the Tyne.

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Important facts

Died
944
Positions held
Bishop of Chester-le-Street
Also known as
Wigred

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Who was Wilgred of Lindisfarne?

Bishop of Lindisfarne

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Wilgred of Lindisfarne died in 944.

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Wilgred of Lindisfarne was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilgred of Lindisfarne

· Wikidata: Q8002057

· DBpedia: Wigred

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