Lyfing (archbishop of Canterbury)
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Lyfing[lower-alpha 1] (died 12 June 1020) was an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Wells and Archbishop of Canterbury. He was abbot of Chertsey Abbey before becoming bishop at Wells. His appointment to Canterbury came at a time of Danish invasions of England, and he was unable to act as archbishop for a time due to Danish activity. When Cnut, the Danish king, became king of England, Lyfing likely consecrated the new king. Lyfing was known as a wise man and gave gifts to his church and oversaw repairs to his cathedral before his death in 1020.
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Lyfing | |
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Archbishop of Canterbury | |
Appointed | 1013 |
Term ended | 12 June 1020 |
Predecessor | Ælfheah |
Successor | Æthelnoth |
Other post(s) | Abbot of Chertsey Abbey Bishop of Wells |
Orders | |
Consecration | 1013 |
Personal details | |
Born | Ælfstan |
Died | 12 June 1020 |
Buried | Canterbury Cathedral |
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