Sigar of Wells
10th-century Bishop of Wells
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Sigar (or Sigegar; died c. 996) was an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Wells.
Sigar of Wells | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Wells | |
| Elected | 975 |
| Term ended | c. 996 |
| Predecessor | Cynweard |
| Successor | Ælfwine |
| Other post | Abbot of Glastonbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 975 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | c. 996 |
| Denomination | Christian |
Sigar was a monk at Winchester[1] before becoming abbot of Glastonbury Abbey about 970.[2] He was consecrated in 975 and died 28 June in either 996 or 997.[3]
