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Ernulf
French Benedictine monk (1040–1124) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the given names Ernulf and Earnulf, see Arnulf.
Ernulf (1040 – 15 March 1124) was a French Benedictine monk who became prior of Christ Church in Canterbury, abbot of Peterborough, and bishop of Rochester in England. A jurist and an architect as well, he was responsible for greatly expanding Canterbury Cathedral during his time there.
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Ernulf | |
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Bishop of Rochester | |
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Appointed | 28 September 1114 |
Term ended | 15 March 1124 |
Predecessor | Ralph d'Escures |
Successor | John |
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Consecration | 26 December 1115 |
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Born | 1040 |
Died | 15 March 1124 (aged 83–84) |
Denomination | Catholic |
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