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Ælfric of Eynsham (/ˈælfrɪʧ əv ˈɛnʃəm/; c. 955 – c. 1010)[1] was an English Benedictine monk, priest, and abbot, and a student of Æthelwold of Winchester.
[2] He is also known as Ælfric of Cerne, Ælfric the Grammarian (Alfricus Grammaticus), and Ælfric the Homilist.
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Ælfric of Eynsham | |
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| Born | c. 955 |
| Died | c. 1010 (aged c. 55) |
| Occupation | Monk |
Ælfric was one of the most important authors of Anglo-Saxon literature.[3] He produced many religious and educational texts in Old English and several texts in Latin.
He wrote over 160 homilies (biblical commentaries) and hagiographies (biographies of saints). Later he translated the Book of Genesis and other parts of the Bible from Latin. He also wrote three books to help young monks learn Latin: the bilingual Grammar and Glossary, and the Latin Colloquy.[1]
Ælfric's homilies and lives of saints describe Christian events, beliefs, a