Æthelstan of Abingdon
Æthelstan was Abbot of Abingdon in the 11th century.
Æthelstan became Abbot of Abingdon about 1044, following Siward's promotion. He was remembered as a supporter of alms and compassion. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records in 1047 a time of pestilence. Æthelstan stepped in to give nurishment to those suffering from starvation in his own community and beyond. He died on 29 March 1047 or 1048.[1] He was succeeded by Spearhafoc.
References[]
- ^ Historia Ecclesie Abbendonensis Volume 1, trans. John Hudson, (Oxford Medieval Texts) Oxford, 2007. pp. 194-197
Bibliography[]
- Kelly, S. E. 2000. Charters of Abingdon, part 1. Anglo-Saxon Charters 7.
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- Abbots of Abingdon
- 1047 deaths
- 11th-century English people
- English religious biography stubs