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11th-century Bishop of Lichfield From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leofgar (or Leosgar; died c. 1026) was a medieval Bishop of Lichfield.
Leofgar | |
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Bishop of Lichfield | |
Appointed | after 1017 |
Term ended | c. 1026 |
Predecessor | Godwin |
Successor | Brihtmær |
Orders | |
Consecration | after 1017 |
Personal details | |
Died | c. 1026 |
Leofgar was consecrated after 1017 and died sometime before about 1026.[1] He was appointed by Cnut, the king of England, and nothing is known of why he was chosen or of his background.[2]
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