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Aldhelm

Type Figure Region England Time c. 639–709 Also known as Saint Aldhelm

Aldhelm (c. 639–709) was a famous seventh-century bishop and scholar of Wessex, first Bishop of Sherborne and former abbot of Malmesbury, regarded as…

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  1. c. 639–670Malmesbury · WessexEducated in Wessex under the Irish scholar Maldub, he studied Latin, grammar, and theology, laying the foundation for his later scholarship and writings.
  2. c. 675–705Malmesbury · WessexAs abbot of Malmesbury Abbey he oversaw scholarly and monastic affairs, composing Latin verse and prose, and spread classical and Christian learning in Wessex.
  3. 705–709Sherborne · WessexAppointed by Wessex King Ine as the first Bishop of Sherborne, he governed the church in the Dorset area, continuing to be renowned for his writings and pastoral care until his death in 709.

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