Ælfwold II of Sherborne
Saint1000–1058
Ælfwold II of Sherborne (c. 1000–1058) — Saint, Catholic bishop.
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Ælfwold II of Sherborne was an eleventh-century Benedictine monk who served as the Bishop of Sherborne in Dorset. After beginning his religious life at Winchester, he was appointed to the bishopric in 1045, taking the place of his brother, Brithwine. He was noted for his modest lifestyle, which stood in stark opposition to the extravagant feasts common during the era of the Danish monarchs. His tenure concluded when the see of Sherborne was merged with Ramsbury following his death.