Ascwinus
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| Denomination | Catholic |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Bishop of Dorchester |
| Period in office | c977–1002 |
| Predecessor | Alnothus |
| Successor | Alfhelmus |
| Personal | |
| Date of death | c896 |
Ascwinus (or Œswy or Æscwig) was a medieval Bishop of Dorchester, when the city was seat of the united dioceses of Lindsey and Dorchester.
He was consecrated between 975 and 979 and died in 1002.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 219
[edit] References
- Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alnothus |
Bishop of Dorchester c977–1002 |
Succeeded by Alfhelmus |
