Jænberht

Jænberht (died 12 August 792) was a medieval monk, and later the abbot, of St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury, who was named Archbishop of Canterbury in 765. As archbishop, he had a difficult relationship with King Offa of Mercia, who at one point confiscated lands from the archbishopric. By 787, some of the bishoprics under Canterbury's supervision were transferred to the control of the newly created Archbishopric of Lichfield, although it is not clear if Jænberht ever recognised its legitimacy. Besides the issue with Lichfield, Jænberht also presided over church councils in England. He died in 792 and was considered a saint after his death.

Jænberht
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointedbefore February 765
Term ended12 August 792
PredecessorBregowine
SuccessorÆthelhard
Orders
Consecration2 February 765
Personal details
Died12 August 792
Sainthood
Feast day12 August
Venerated in
CanonizedPre-Congregation
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