Æthelstan (bishop of Hereford)

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Æthelstan (or Athelstan; died 1056) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford.

Æthelstan was consecrated between 1013 and 1016.[1] Before his death, he had been blind for 13 years, and Tremerig was appointed as a suffragan bishop to assist Æthelstan. Tremerig died shortly before Æthelstan did.[2] Because of his blindness, the task of helping defend the border against the Welsh fell to the bishops of Worcester.[3]

Æthelstan died on 10 February 1056.[1] His death may have been from old age, or it may have been as a consequence of the burning of his cathedral by the Welsh shortly before.[4] After his death, he was considered for sainthood.[5]

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Christian titles
Preceded by Bishop of Hereford
c. 1015–1056
Succeeded by
Leofgar

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 217
  2. Mason House of Godwine p. 90
  3. Barlow Edward the Confessor pp. 205–207
  4. Walker Harold p. 80
  5. Loyn English Church p. 9