Werferth
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| Werferth | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Worcester | |
| Church | Catholic |
| See | Diocese of Worcester |
| In office | 873–915 |
| Predecessor | Ealhhun |
| Successor | Æthelhun |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 915 |
Werferth (Wærferth, Werfrith, or Waerfrith) was an English bishop of Worcester, from 873 to 915.[1] A contemporary and friend of Alfred the Great, he was a significant translator, from Latin into Old English. His translations include the Dialogues of Gregory, commissioned by Alfred.[2]
Notes [edit]
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 260
- ^ Alfred and the Old English Prose of his Reign accessed on September 6, 2007
References [edit]
- Alfred and the Old English Prose of his Reign accessed on September 6, 2007
- Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Ealhhun |
Bishop of Worcester 873–915 |
Succeeded by Æthelhun |
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