Eata of Hexham
Eata (died 26 October 686), also known as Eata of Lindisfarne, was Bishop of Hexham from 678 until 681, and of then Bishop of Lindisfarne from before 681 until 685. He then was translated back to Hexham where he served until his death in 685 or 686. He was the first native of Northumbria to occupy the bishopric of Lindisfarne.
Eata of Hexham | |
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| Bishop of Hexham | |
Eata is the central image | |
| Appointed | 678 |
| Term ended | 681 |
| Predecessor | Trumbert |
| Successor | John of Beverley |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Lindisfarne (682-685) of Bernicia (678-682) Abbot of Melrose |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 685 or 686 Hexham |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 26 October |
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