Duduc
11th-century Bishop of Wells
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Duduc (or Dudoc) was a medieval Bishop of Wells.
Dudoc | |
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| Bishop of Wells | |
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| Appointed | 1033 |
| Term ended | 18 January 1060 |
| Predecessor | Merewith |
| Successor | Gisa |
| Other post | royal chaplain |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 11 June 1033 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 18 January 1060 |
Life
Dudoc was a native of Lorraine[1] or of Saxony.[2] He was a priest for Cnut before being named Bishop of Wells[3] by Cnut in 1033.[4] He was consecrated 11 June 1033.[5]
King Edward the Confessor sent Dudoc along with two abbots to Rheims in 1049 on a diplomatic mission,[6] where he attended the Council of Reims held by Pope Leo IX.[7]
Dudoc died on 18 January 1060.[5] He left his estates and vestments to his church, but the will was invalidated by King Edward,[2] partly at the request of Archbishop Stigand, who received one of the estates instead.[8]