Earconbert

Earconbert was an Anglo-Saxon bishop of the Kingdom of Mercia. He is primarily known for his involvement in the church affairs of Mercia during the 8th century. Historical records indicate that Earconbert held the episcopal see of Lichfield, an important religious center in Mercia. His tenure as bishop likely coincided with a period of significant Christian expansion and organization within the kingdom.

Little detailed biographical information about Earconbert survives. The primary sources that mention him are often charters and monastic records, which tend to focus on land grants and ecclesiastical appointments rather than personal lives. He is believed to have succeeded Bishop Weremund at Lichfield, though the exact dates of his episcopate are uncertain. His activity would have been within the context of the influential Mercian kings of the era, such as Ethelbald and Offa.

Earconbert's legacy is largely tied to his role in administering the Diocese of Lichfield. As bishop, he would have been responsible for overseeing clergy, maintaining church property, and participating in synods and councils that shaped religious practice and doctrine in Mercia. His name appears in connection with certain charters, suggesting he was a participant in the political and ecclesiastical landscape of his time. The precise end of his life and the succession to his see are not clearly documented.