Edmund of Durham

Edmund (or Eadmund; died 1041) was Bishop of Durham from 1021 to 1041.Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 216

Symeon of Durham relates the story that Edmund was a monk of Durham Cathedral, and that he was chosen as bishop because a strange voice that came from the tomb of Saint Cuthbert insisted that Edmund be selected as the next bishop.Fletcher Bloodfeud pp. 136–137 His election was confirmed by King Cnut of England.Lawson Cnut p. 137 Edmund died while visiting the English royal court at Gloucester in 1041.

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