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Æthelnoth

Archbishop of Canterbury · Religious Figures · Died 1038

Æthelnoth was the archbishop of Canterbury from 1020 until his death. Descended from an earlier English king, Æthelnoth became a monk prior to becoming archbishop. While archbishop, he travelled to Rome and brought back saints' relics.

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A typical day, 30 days to 19 August 2026

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He consecrated a number of other bishops who came from outside his archdiocese, leading to some friction with other archbishops. Although he was regarded as a saint after his death, there is little evidence of his veneration or of a cult in Canterbury or elsewhere.

Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 1038