Leofwine

Leofwine is an Old English name meaning "dear friend." A modern German equivalent is Levin or Lewin. The name may refer to:

Leofwine (bishop of Lindsey), fl. 953
Leofwine, Ealdorman of the Hwicce d.1028
Leofwine Godwinson, killed at the Battle of Hastings
Leofwin in office 1053–1070, bishop of Lichfield

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