Heahmund | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Sherborne | |
| Appointed | between 867 and 868 |
| Term ended | 871 |
| Predecessor | Eahlstan |
| Successor | Æthelheah |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | between 867 and 868 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 22 March 871 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | March 22 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Title as Saint | Bishop andmartyr |
Heahmund (orHamund) was a medievalBishop of Sherborne. He was a warrior-bishop and he was killed fighting against theDanes for theAnglo-Saxon KingÆthelred I of Wessex and his brother, the future KingAlfred the Great.[1]
Heahmund wasconsecrated in 867 or 868.[2] He died at theBattle of Meretun in 871. As his death is assigned to 22 March in the English calendar of saints the battle and his death can be dated 22 March 871.[3] He was buried atKeynsham inSomerset.[4] In the Catholic Church, he is venerated as a martyr with his feast day on March 22.[5]
| Christian titles | ||
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Sherborne c. 868–871 | Succeeded by |
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