Wilfrith I (bishop of Worcester)

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Wilfrith
Bishop of Worcester
Appointed718
Term endedbetween 743 and 745
Predecessor Egwin
Successor Milred
Orders
Consecration718
Personal details
Diedbetwseen 743 and 745
DenominationChristian

Wilfrith or Wilfrid was a medieval Bishop of Worcester. He was consecrated in 718. He died between 743 and 745, perhaps on 29 April 744. [1]

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  1. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 223

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Christian titles
Preceded by
Egwin
Bishop of Worcester
718–c. 744
Succeeded by
Milred