Sigar of Wells
10th-century Bishop of Wells / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sigar (or Sigegar; died c. 996) was an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Wells.
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Sigar of Wells | |
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Bishop of Wells | |
Elected | 975 |
Term ended | c. 996 |
Predecessor | Cynweard |
Successor | Ælfwine |
Other post(s) | Abbot of Glastonbury |
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Consecration | 975 |
Personal details | |
Died | c. 996 |
Denomination | Christian |
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Sigar was a monk at Winchester[1] before becoming abbot of Glastonbury Abbey about 970.[2] He was consecrated in 975 and died 28 June in either 996 or 997.[3]