Ælfwine of Winchester
11th-century Bishop of Winchester / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ælfwine (died 1047) was Bishop of Winchester from 1032 until his death. He was one of King Cnut's priests prior to his appointment as bishop, and became a powerful and influential figure at Cnut's court.
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Ælfwine | |
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Bishop of Winchester | |
Appointed | 1032 |
Term ended | 29 August 1047 |
Predecessor | Ælfsige II |
Successor | Stigand |
Orders | |
Consecration | 1032 |
Personal details | |
Died | 29 August 1047 |
Denomination | Christian |
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