Edmund of Durham
11th-century Bishop of Durham
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Edmund (or Eadmund; died 1041) was Bishop of Durham from 1021 to 1041.[1]
Edmund | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Durham | |
| Appointed | 1020 |
| Term ended | 1041 |
| Predecessor | Aldhun |
| Successor | Eadred |
| Other post | monk |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1041 |
Symeon of Durham relates the story that Edmund was a monk of Durham Cathedral, and that he was chosen as bishop because a strange voice that came from the tomb of Saint Cuthbert insisted that Edmund be selected as the next bishop.[2] His election was confirmed by King Cnut of England.[3] Edmund died while visiting the English royal court at Gloucester in 1041.[2]
