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Plegmund (or Plegemund; [3] died 2 August either 914 or 923) was a medieval English Archbishop of Canterbury. He may have been a hermit before he became archbishop in 890. As archbishop, he reorganised the Diocese of Winchester, creating four new sees, and worked with other scholars in translating religious works. He was canonised after his death.
Benedictine archbishop of Canterbury and the tutor of King Alfred the Great. Plegmund was born in Mercia, England, and was a hermit near Chester. He was appointed archbishop by Pope Stephen V at the request of Alfred, proving a capable prelate, scholar, and dedicated reformer.
Plegmund, Archbishop of Canterbury, d. August 2, 914. He was a Mercian, and spent his early life near Chester as a hermit on an island called after him Plegmundham (the present Plemstall). His reputation for piety and learning caused King Alfred to summon him to court, where he helped the king in his literary work.
Archbishop of Canterbury, died 2 August, 914. He was a Mercian, and spent his early life near Chester as a hermit on an island called after him Plegmundham (the present Plemstall). His reputation for piety and learning caused King Alfred to summon him to court, where he helped the king in his literacy work.
Saint Plegmund of Canterbury, also known as Plegmundstow, was an esteemed scholar, tutor to King Alfred, and Archbishop of Canterbury in England. He played a significant role in the restoration of the Church in England, especially after the devastating attacks of the pagan Danes during the 9th century.
Plegmund, the recognized leader against pagan influences, crowned Edward the Elder at Kingston (901), consecrated the New Minster at winchester ( c. 903), and after a second journey to Rome (908) aided in the subdivision of the two West Saxon sees into five, consecrating seven bishops in one day (probably c. 909). Feast: Aug. 2.
Plegmund of Canterbury Profile. Born: 10th Century in the United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 923 AD in England. Feast Day is celebrated on August 2. The Memorial of Plegmund of Canterbury – Saint of the Day.
