Werferth
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| Bishop of Worcester | |
| Appointed | either in 872 or between 869 and 872 |
| Term ended | either in 915 or between 907 and 915 |
| Predecessor | Ealhhun |
| Successor | Æthelhun |
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| Consecration | either in 872 or between 869 and 872 |
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| Died | either in 915 or between 907 and 915 |
| Denomination | Christian |
Werferth[a] was an English bishop of Worcester.
Werferth was consecrated either in 872 or between 869 and 872.[1] A contemporary and friend of Alfred the Great, he was a significant translator, from Latin into Old English. His translations include the Dialogues of Gregory, commissioned by Alfred.[2] He died either in 915 or between 907 and 915.[1]
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Worcester c. 873–c. 912 |
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