Brihtmær Cleric

Brihtmær (or Brihtmar or Beorhtmaer or Brithmar; died 1039) was a medieval Bishop of Lichfield.Brihtmær was consecrated sometime before about 1026 and died in 1039. He was appointed by Cnut the Great, king of England, and nothing is known of why he was chosen or of his background.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Beorhtmaer; Brithmar; Brihtmar
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1039

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Christian bishop

To1039

Topical connections

Brihtmær on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.pase.ac.uk/jsp/DisplayPerson.jsp?personKey=11916