Humbertus
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| Denomination | Catholic |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Elmham |
| Title | Bishop of Elmham |
| Period in office | c820–870 |
| Predecessor | Alherdus |
| Successor | vacant |
| Personal | |
| Date of death | November 20, 870 |
Humbertus (or Humbryct of Hunbeorht) was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
He was consecrated between 816 and 824. He died on November 20, 870.[1] As he was martyred by the Danes, he was later venerated as Saint Humbert.
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 222
[edit] References
- Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
[edit] External links
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alherdus |
Bishop of Elmham c820–870 |
Succeeded by vacant |
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Humbertus |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Humbryct; Hunbeorht |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Elmham |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 20, 870 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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