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Leofric

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Leofric

Birth
Cornwall, England
Death
10 Feb 1072 (aged 55–56)
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
Burial
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England Add to Map
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Crypt, the monument erected in 1568 is believed to stand on his burial place
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First Bishop of Exeter. A Chaplain to Edward the Confessor, in 1046 he became Bishop of the united dioceses of Devonshire and Cornwall. He did much to reconstruct the diocese, repairing the ravages caused by plundering pirates. He sought the aid of Pope Leo IX to transfer the seat of the diocese to Exeter which occured in 1050. He was confirmed in his see by William the Conqueror.
First Bishop of Exeter. A Chaplain to Edward the Confessor, in 1046 he became Bishop of the united dioceses of Devonshire and Cornwall. He did much to reconstruct the diocese, repairing the ravages caused by plundering pirates. He sought the aid of Pope Leo IX to transfer the seat of the diocese to Exeter which occured in 1050. He was confirmed in his see by William the Conqueror.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Mar 13, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8869/leofric: accessed ), memorial page for Leofric (1016–10 Feb 1072), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8869, citing Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.