Winfrith (bishop)
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Winfrith[lower-alpha 1] was a medieval Bishop of Lichfield.
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Winfrith | |
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Bishop of Lichfield | |
Appointed | 672 |
Term ended | deposed between 672 and 676 |
Predecessor | Chad of Mercia |
Successor | Seaxwulf |
Orders | |
Consecration | 672 |
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Winfrith was consecrated in 672 and deprived of his see between 672 and 676.[1] He was deposed by Archbishop Theodore of Canterbury for disobedience.[2]