About Wulfhere of York
Lived 801 – 900. Wulfhere of York was an English catholic priest.
Wulfhere (died ) was Archbishop of York between 854 and 900.
Life
Wulfhere was consecrated in 854.
In 866 the viking Great Heathen Army attacked and captured York, and the following year the "Danes" (as the English called vikings in general at the time) defeated an attempt to recapture the city, by Anglo-Saxon forces, the following year. Wulfhere made peace with the invaders and stayed in York.
When, in 872, Northumbrians rebelled against the Danes and their collaborators, and Wulfhere fled York. Eventually he found refuge with King Burgred of Mercia.
Wulfhere was recalled in 873, and continued in York until his death in 892 or 900.
Coinage Like previous archbishops of York, Wulfhere issued styca coins; Wulfred was his moneyer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wulfhere of York?
archbishop of York
When was Wulfhere of York born?
Wulfhere of York was born in 801.
When did Wulfhere of York die?
Wulfhere of York died in 900.
What was Wulfhere of York's occupation?
Wulfhere of York was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Wulfhere of York?
Wulfhere of York was English.
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