Egwin of Evesham was an eighth-century Benedictine monk who served as the third Bishop of Worcester in the Kingdom of Mercia. Born into a noble family with royal connections, he was eventually elevated to the episcopacy following widespread demand from both the clergy and the public. Although he was recognized as a fair judge and a defender of widows and orphans, his strict adherence to Christian morality often caused friction with his subjects. He eventually traveled to Rome to seek papal support against his critics.