Beorhtheah
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| Beorhtheah | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Worcester | |
| Church | Christian |
| Appointed | 1033 |
| Term ended | 20 December 1038 |
| Predecessor | Leofsige |
| Successor | Lyfing |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1033 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 20 December 1038 |
Beorhtheah also (Brihtheah) (died 20 December 1038) was a medieval Bishop of Worcester.
Beorhtheah's family was a wealthy family from Worcester.[1] He had previously been Abbot of Pershore,[2] and was consecrated in 1033. He died on 20 December 1038.[3]
See also
- Cyneweard of Laughern, his nephew
Citations
- ↑ Fleming Kings & Lords p. 33
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- ↑ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 224
References
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| Christian titles | ||
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Worcester 1033–1038 |
Succeeded by Lyfing |
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