Torhthelm
7th-century Bishop of Leicester
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Torhthelm was a medieval Bishop of Leicester in Mercia. He became bishop in 737 when Nothhelm, archbishop of Canterbury, divided a large see formerly held by Ealdwine in two. Torhthelm was responsible for the Middle Angles.[1]
Torhthelm | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Leicester | |
| Installed | c. 737 |
| Term ended | 764 (death) |
| Predecessor | Aldwine |
| Successor | Eadbeorht |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 737 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 764 |
| Denomination | Christian |
Torhthelm's date of birth is unknown. The location of his see is also unknown. Some sources say it was located in Leicester, but this is uncertain.[1]
Torhthelm died in 764.[2]
