Hunbeorht (Elmham)
Hunbeorht (also Humbertus or Humbryct ; † November 20, 870 ) was Bishop of Elmham . He was ordained bishop between 816 and 824 and took office during the same period. He died on November 20, 870. The office of Bishop of Elmham was then no longer filled. It was not until the 10th century that the two dioceses of Elmham and Dunwich were merged.
Individual evidence
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 222
predecessor | Office | successor |
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Hunfrith |
Bishop of Elmham 816/824-870 |
Diocese dissolved |
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Hunbeorht |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Humbertus, Humbryct |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Elmham |
DATE OF BIRTH | 8th century or 9th century |
DATE OF DEATH | November 20, 870 |