Æthelberht of Whithorn explained

Æthelberht of Whithorn
Bishop of Hexham
Diocese:Diocese of Hexham (ancient)
Term:797 (death)
Predecessor:Tilbeorht
Successor:Heardred
Other Post:Bishop of Whithorn
Consecration:15 June,
Religion:Catholic

Æthelberht (English, Old (ca.450-1100);: Æðelberht; died 797) was an 8th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop. His consecration as Bishop of Whithorn can be placed using the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle on 15 June in either 776 or 777, and took place at York.[1] In 789, 790 or 791 he became Bishop of Hexham; he was succeeded at Whithorn by Beadwulf.[2] He died on 16 October 797. He is known to have corresponded with Alcuin.

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  1. http://asc.jebbo.co.uk/d/d-L.html ASC MS D
  2. http://asc.jebbo.co.uk/d/d-L.html ASC MS D