Anian II (bishop of St Asaph)

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Anian II (Anian Schonaw) was Bishop of the Diocese of St Asaph between 1268 and 1293. [1] On his death in 1293 he was succeeded by Llywelyn de Bromfield. [2]

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References

  1. Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Anian Schonaw" retrieved January 20, 2016
  2. "ANIAN II (died 1293), bishop of S. Asaph". Dictionary of Welsh Biography . National Library of Wales . Retrieved 19 January 2016.