– previously a monk at the Abbey of St Augustine in Canterbury, Jænberht seems to have had a favourable relationship with the Kentish administration of Ecgberht frequent conflict with Offa. This stemmed from attempts to remove power from the Diocese of Canterbury to the newly created Mercian See of Lichfield (which ultimately failed), arguments over who owned certain tracts of land and a staunch refusal by Jænberht
THE ARCHBISHOPS OF CANTERBURY
Feb 23, 2024
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