Wulfhelm
10th-century Archbishop of Canterbury / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Wulfhelm, see Wulfhelm (disambiguation).
Wulfhelm (died 12 February 941) was Bishop of Wells before being promoted to the Archbishopric of Canterbury about 926. Nothing is known about his time at Wells, but as archbishop he helped codify royal law codes and gave lands to monasteries. He went to Rome soon after his selection as archbishop. Two religious books that he gave to his cathedral are still extant.
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Wulfhelm | |
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Archbishop of Canterbury | |
Appointed | c.ā926 |
Term ended | 12 February 941 |
Predecessor | Athelm |
Successor | Oda |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Wells |
Orders | |
Consecration | c. 924 |
Personal details | |
Died | 12 February 941 |
Buried | First church of St John the Baptist, Canterbury, later Canterbury Cathedral |
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