Asser
Welsh monk who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s · United Kingdom · On the map · Religious Figures · Died 909
Asser was a Welsh monk from St David's, Dyfed, who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s. About 885 he was asked by Alfred the Great to leave St David's and join the circle of learned men whom Alfred was recruiting for his court. After spending a year at Caerwent because of illness, Asser accepted.
Asser is read about 72 times a day, in 25 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026
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![A map of southern England and Wales showing places Asser is known to have visited. The monasteries he was given by Alfred are also shown. The exact location of Ashdown is uncertain, though it is known to be on the Berkshire Downs. The identification of Leonaford with Landford is also not certain.[1][2]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Asser_map.png/500px-Asser_map.png)
A map of southern England and Wales showing places Asser is known to have visited. The monasteries he was given by Alfred are also shown. The exact location of Ashdown is uncertain, though it is known to be on the Berkshire Downs. The identification of Leonaford with Landford is also not certain.[1][2]![A facsimile of the first page of the Cotton ms. of Asser's "The Life of King Alfred". This copy was made in 1722 by James Hill, an antiquary who had been employed by Francis Wise to examine the manuscript.[16]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Asser_facsimile.png/330px-Asser_facsimile.png)
A facsimile of the first page of the Cotton ms. of Asser's "The Life of King Alfred". This copy was made in 1722 by James Hill, an antiquary who had been employed by Francis Wise to examine the manuscript.[16]About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 909
