Leofgar | |
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Bishop of Lichfield | |
Appointed | after 1017 |
Term ended | c. 1026 |
Predecessor | Godwin |
Successor | Brihtmær |
Orders | |
Consecration | after 1017 |
Personal details | |
Died | c. 1026 |
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Preceded by Godwin | Bishop of Lichfield c. 1017–c. 1026 | Succeeded by Brihtmær |