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Bishop Of Winchester




The Diocese Of Winchester is one of the oldest and most important in England . During the middle ages it was one of the wealthiest English sees, and its bishops have included a number of politically prominent Englishmen.

The bishop is one of five Church of England bishops to be a Lord Spiritual regardless of their length of service.

The Bishops of Winchester had their London residence at Winchester Palace in Southwark , London .

Saint Swithun was bishop during the 9th century.


BISHOPS OF WINCHESTER



  • Leuthere, 670 to (before 676 )






  • Æthelheard, (between 759 and 778 ) to (between 759 and 778 )




  • Cyneberht, (between 781 and 785 ) to (between 801 and 803 )


  • Ealhmund, (between 801 and 803 ) to (between 805 and 814 )



  • Herefrith, (before 825 ) to 836





  • Ealhferth, (between 862 and 867 ) to (between 871 and 877 )








  • Brihthelm





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