Bertwald of Ramsbury

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Bertwald
Denomination Catholic
Senior posting
See Diocese of Ramsbury
Title Bishop of Ramsbury
Period in office 995–1045
Predecessor Aelfric
Successor Herman
Personal
Date of death April 22, 1045

Saint Bertwald of Ramsbury (otherwise Britwold of Glastonbury and sometimes Beorhtwald) was an 11th century Bishop of Ramsbury.

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[edit] Life

Bertwald became a monk at Glastonbury Abbey and was appointed Bishop of Ramsbury in 1005.[1] He is mostly known from the witness lists of King Canute's charters which show he was in high favour with the Danish monarch. He died on April 22, 1045[1] and was buried at Glastonbury.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 247

[edit] References

  • Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961

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Roman Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Aelfric
Bishop of Ramsbury
995–1045
Succeeded by
Herman
Persondata
NAME Bertwald
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Beorhtweald; Britwald
SHORT DESCRIPTION Bishop of Ramsbury
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH April 22,1045
PLACE OF DEATH