Æthelwold of Dorchester

Æthelwold of Dorchester

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name = Æthelwald


religion =Catholic
See =Bishop of Dorchester
Title =
Period = 934x945–949x950
Predecessor = Wynsige
Successor = Oskytel
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date of birth =
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date of death = 950
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Æthelwald (floruit 934x945–949x950) was Bishop of Dorchester. He witnessed a number of charters under kings Edmund and Eadred. The date at which he became bishop is very uncertain, but it is reasonably sure that he died in about 950 when Bishop Oskytel begins to witness charters.

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