Eardwulf of Rochester

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Eardwulf
Bishop of Rochester
Appointed747
Term endedbetween 765 and 772
Predecessor Dunn
Successor Diora
Orders
Consecration747
Personal details
Diedbetween 765 and 772
DenominationChristian

Eardwulf was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.

Eardwulf was consecrated in 747. He died between 765 and 772. [1] Between 759 and 765, King Sigeread of Kent granted land to Eardwulf and his clergy. [2]

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  1. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 221
  2. Smith "Early Community" English Historical Review p. 297

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Christian titles
Preceded by
Dunn
Bishop of Rochester
747–c. 768
Succeeded by
Diora