Leofgar (or Leovegard; died 1056) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford.
Leofgar was consecrated in March 1056. He had previously been the chaplain to Harold Godwineson, and it was probably Harold who persuaded King Edward the Confessor to appoint him to the bishopric. The appointment was disapproved of by the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, mainly for the warlike character of Leofgar. However, because of the Welsh raids, and the damage the diocese had taken in the previous year, it was felt that a more martial man was needed to help protect the area.Walker Harold pp. 80–81 Significantly, while a bishop he retained his moustache, a symbol of a warrior.Walker Harold p. 120
Leofgar was killed by Gruffydd ap LlywelynWalker Harold p. 68 on 16 June 1056Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 217 at Glasbury-on-Wye during a battle with the Welsh. Along with Leofgar, many English were killed, which set back the English efforts to pacify the Welsh frontier.Barlow Edward the Confessor pp. 207–208Mason House of Godwine pp. 90–91 After Leofgar's death, the diocese of Hereford was administered by Ealdred, who was Bishop of Worcester, until Walter of Lorraine was elected in 1060.Mason House of Godwine pp. 96
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