The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Arnwy

Also known as: Abbot Arnwy · Role: monk; chosen abbot · First appears: A.D. 1042–1046

Life events

  • 1042 · Arnwy was chosen abbot after Elfsinus died.(A.D. 1042–1046 · 📍 Peterborough)
    • “and they chose Arnwy, a monk, for their abbot;”
  • 1052 · Arnwy resigned his abbacy and gave it to Leofric with the king’s and monks’ leave.(A.D. 1052 · part 1 · 📍 Peterborough)
    • With: Leofric the Abbot
    • “Arnwy, Abbot of Peterborough, resigned his abbacy in full health; and gave it to the monk Leofric, with the king's leave and that of the monks”
  • 1052 · Arnwy left the abbacy and gave it to Leofric with the king's and monks' permission.(A.D. 1052 · part 3 · 📍 Peterborough)
    • With: Leofric the Abbot
    • “In this same time Arnwy, Abbot of Peterborough, left the abbacy, in sound health, and gave it to Leofric the monk, by leave of the king and of the monks;”

A.D. 1052 · part 1

  • vassal / appointee: Leofric the Abbot “At the same time Arnwy, Abbot of Peterborough, resigned his abbacy in full health; and gave it to the monk Leofric, with the king's leave and that of the monks;”

A.D. 1052 · part 3

  • vassal / appointee: Leofric the Abbot “Arnwy, Abbot of Peterborough, left the abbacy, in sound health, and gave it to Leofric the monk, by leave of the king and of the monks;”

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