Byrhthelm

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Byrhthelm was the Bishop of Wells and briefly the archbishop of Canterbury. A monk from Glastonbury Abbey, he served as Bishop of Wells beginning in 956, then was translated to Canterbury in 959, only to be translated back to Wells in the same year. Born: January 1, 900 Died: May 20, 973 In office: 959 – January 1, 959 Wiki link