Aldhelm

Aldhelm (639–709) was a poet, catholic priest and writer.

Also recorded as Aldheim; Aldhelm of Sherborne; Aldhelm of Malmesbury.

Overview

Born in 639, died at Doulting in 709.

In detail

training under Theodore of Tarsus, Adrian of Canterbury and Máel Dub is recorded. the recorded working language is medieval Latin and Old English.

Positions recorded include abbot and Roman Catholic bishop of Salisbury.

Works named in the authority record are De laudibus virginitatis, Aenigmata, Carmina and Letters.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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“Aldhelm”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q709718: Aldhelm
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