Stigand is bishop of both Eltham and Winchester. (jun 1, 1047 – jun 1, 1052)
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Stigand is bishop of both Eltham and Winchester, though he is eventually appointed to Canterbury, after negotiating a peaceful resolution to Edward's dispute with Godwin. Whether he owed his promotion to Godwin or Edward is a source of speculation.
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11th Century
Events leading up to 1066 and beyond
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