Dudoc | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Wells | |
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| Appointed | 1033 |
| Term ended | 18 January 1060 |
| Predecessor | Merewith |
| Successor | Gisa |
| Other post(s) | royal chaplain |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 11 June 1033 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 18 January 1060 |
Duduc (or Dudoc) was a medieval Bishop of Wells.
Dudoc was a native of Lorraine [1] or of Saxony. [2] He was a priest for Cnut before being named Bishop of Wells [3] by Cnut in 1033. [4] He was consecrated 11 June 1033. [5]
King Edward the Confessor sent Dudoc along with two abbots to Rheims in 1049 on a diplomatic mission, [6] where he attended the Council of Reims held by Pope Leo IX. [7]
Dudoc died on 18 January 1060. [5] He left his estates and vestments to his church, but the will was invalidated by King Edward, [2] partly at the request of Archbishop Stigand, who received one of the estates instead. [8]
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