Tatberht

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Tatberht was an eighth century Anglo-Saxon saint, abbot[1] and contemporary of Bede.[2]

He is known to history through the writing of Bede, the Secgan Hagiography, Stephen of Ripon, Hugh Candidus and Byrhtferth.

Life

The western façade of Ripon Cathedral

Tatberht was appointed the second Abbot of Ripon, in accord with the terms of the will[1] of the Abbeys founder Wilfrid,[3] who was notable for arguing the Roman position at the Synod of Whitby.

A relative of his predecessor Wilfred,[4] with whom he worked closely,[5] Tatberht, was named in Wilfrid's will as joint heir with Saint Acca the patron of Bede.[6] Tatberht and Acca commissioned Stephen of Ripon[7] to write a life of Wilfrid.[8][9][10][1]

Veneration

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