Sigeferth
For the thegn of the Seven Burghs, see Sigeferth (died 1015).
| Sigeferth | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lindsey | |
| Church | Catholic |
| Appointed | before 996 |
| Term ended | after 1004 |
| Predecessor | Leofwine |
| Successor | last bishop |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | before 996 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | after 1004 |
Sigeferth was a medieval Bishop of Lindsey.
Sigeferth was consecrated before 996. He died after 1004.[1] This was a revival of the see, which had lapsed during the Danish invasions.[2]
Citations
References
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
- Williams, Ann (2003). Aethelred the Unready: The Ill-Counselled King. London: Hambledon & London. ISBN 1-85285-382-4.
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| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Leofwine |
Bishop of Lindsey before 996–after 1004 |
Succeeded by last bishop |
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