Heca
11th-century Bishop of Selsey
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Hecca (or Heca; died 1057) was an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Selsey. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Hecca was chaplain to Edward the Confessor and became bishop when Grimketel died in 1047.[1][a] He was an Englishman, and a royal clerk.[2][3] He died in 1057.[4][5][b]
Heca | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Selsey | |
| Appointed | 1047 |
| Term ended | 1057 |
| Predecessor | Grimketel |
| Successor | Æthelric II |
| Other post | royal chaplain |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1057 |
| Denomination | Christian |
Notes
- There is variance on the date of Grimketels death and Hecas accession between the various versions of the Anglo-Saxon chronicle. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle manuscript (MS) C suggests that Grimketel died in 1047. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle MS E, MS F and MS D he could also have died in 1045, 1046 or 1047
- Anglo-Saxon Chronicle versions E and F give his date of death as 1058, the other manuscripts cite 1057.
