Frithubeorht

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title: Frithubeorht
text: Frithubeorht was an eighth-century medieval Bishop of Hexham. There are several theories as to why Frithbert's predecessor Acca departed or was driven from the Diocese of Hexham in 732. According to one account, Acca had fallen out of favour with the Northumbrian king Ceolwulf because he had sided with Ceolwulf's opponents during an attempted coup. Frithubeorht, who was thought to be a strong supporter of the Northumbrian dynasty, was appointed in Acca's place as Bishop of Hexham. Frithubeorht w
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description: 8th-century Bishop of Hexham
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