Daniel 1 (Male) Bishop of the West Saxons, c.705?res.744; d.745
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Factoid List

Recorded Name (41)
Daniel (24)
 Willibald.VitBonifatii  5, p. 19
 S239   
 S241   
 S90   
 S93   
 S242   
 S250   
 S253   
 S254   
 S248   
 S1179   
 S1251a   
 S1429   
 S1430a   
 ASC (DEF)  731 EF(OE and Lat.)
 ASC  709 ADEF(OE and Lat.)G, 708 C
 ASC  721 AEF(OE and Lat.)G, <721> BC
 ASC  <744> B, 744 CDEG
 ASC  <745> B, 745 CDEG
 Daniel.Ep.T11   
 Daniel.Ep.T23  p. 38
 Sigebald.Ep.T36   
 Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 129
 Daniel.Ep.T64  p. 132
Danielus (1)
 Anon.Ep.T115  p. 249
Danihel (16)
 Bede.HE  Preface
 Bede.HE  iv.16
 Bede.HE  v.18
 Bede.HE  v.23
 S88   
 S255   
 S256   
 S22   
 ASC (DEF)  731 D
 ASC  721 D
 ASC  744 A
 ASC  <708/9> B, 709 DG
 ASC  745 A
 Daniel.Ep.T39   
 Cyneheard.Ep.T114   
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 15v.8.vi
Personal Information (10)
intellectual (1)
 Cyneheard.Ep.T114    (most learned servant of the people of God)
piety (4)
 Daniel.Ep.T11    (servant of the servants of God)
 Daniel.Ep.T23  p. 38 (servant of the people of God)
 Daniel.Ep.T39    (servant of the holy people)
 Daniel.Ep.T64  p. 132 (servant of the people of God)
reputation (1)
 Bede.HE  v.23 (venerable)
saintly status (2)
 Willibald.VitBonifatii  5, p. 19 (of blessed memory)
 Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 132 (Your Holiness)
stated health (2)
 Daniel.Ep.T23  p. 41 (weighed down with bodily sickness)
 Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 131 (blindness had befallen him)
Education (2)
 fully instructed in ecclesiastical matters and in the knowledge of the Scriptures: Bede.HE  v.18
 most learned: Cyneheard.Ep.T114   
Authorship (5)
 Author of letters of introduction for Boniface 5 (Letter): Willibald.VitBonifatii  5, pp. 19, 21
 Author of a letter of introduction for Boniface 5 (Letter): Daniel.Ep.T11   
 Author of a letter to Boniface 5 (Letter): Daniel.Ep.T23  pp. 38-41
 Author of a letter to Forthhere 3 (Letter): Daniel.Ep.T39   
 Author of a letter to Boniface (Letter): Daniel.Ep.T64  pp. 132-6
Office (41)
Bishop (41)
 Bede.HE  Preface (most reverend bishop of the West Saxons)
 Bede.HE  iv.16
 Bede.HE  v.18
 Bede.HE  v.18
 Bede.HE  v.23
 Bede.HE  v.23
 Bede.HE  v.23
 Bede.HE  v.23 (Bishop of Winchester)
 Willibald.VitBonifatii  5, p. 19
 Willibald.VitBonifatii  5, p. 20
 S239   
 S241   
 S88   
 S90   
 S93   
 S242   
 S250   
 S253   
 S254   
 S255   
 S256   
 S248   
 S1179   
 S22   
 S1251a   
 S1429   
 S1430a   
 ASC (DEF)  731 DEF(OE and Lat.) (Bishop of Winchester)
 ASC  709 A, <708/9> B, 708 C, 709 DEF(OE and Lat.)G
 ASC  721 F(OE and Lat.)
 ASC  745 ACDEG, <745> B
 Sigebald.Ep.T36   
 Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 129
 Anon.Ep.T115  p.249
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 15v.8.vi (Bishop of the West Saxons)
 Anon.EpisList1    (bishop of the city of Winchester)
 Anon.EpisList2    (bishop of the city of Winchester)
 Anon.EpisList3    (bishop of the church of Winchester)
 Anon.EpisList4    (bishop of the city of Winchester)
 Anon.EpisList5    (bishop of the church of Winchester)
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.11
Personal Relationship (7)
~ Brother (Honorific kinship) of Daniel 1 (3)
 Boniface 5: of Daniel 1: Daniel.Ep.T23  p. 38
 Merewalh 1: of Daniel 1: Daniel.Ep.T39   
 Boniface 5: of Daniel 1: Daniel.Ep.T64  p. 132
Daniel 1 Father (Honorific kinship) of ~ (1)
 of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 129
Daniel 1 Friend (General relationship) of ~ (1)
 of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 129
Daniel 1 Master (General relationship) of ~ (1)
 of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 129
~ Successor (General relationship) of Daniel 1 (1)
 Hunfrith 1: of Daniel 1: ASC   
Event (39)
Advice/counsel (3)
 Boniface 5.letter to Daniel 1: Boniface 5 asked for Daniel 1's advice as he was very worried about his intercourse with false priests. Although he avoided having communion with them, he could not avoid meeting them at the palace of the Franks. On the other hand, he could not avoid going there as he needed the protection of the ruler of the Franks. : Boniface.Ep.T63  pp. 129-32 ([742] x [744])
 Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23  pp. 38-41
 Daniel 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 replied to Boniface 5's inquiries and complaints about his intercourse with false priests. Daniel 1 reassured him that what he was doing was right by quoting several authorities, both from the Bible and the Church Fathers' writings.: Daniel.Ep.T64  pp. 132-6 ([742] x [746]k)
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of abbot (1)
 Daniel 1.appointment of Stephen 3 as abbot: Daniel 1 set Stephen 3 over the monastery of Nursling.: Willibald.VitBonifatii  5, p. 20
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of archbishop (2)
 Tatwine 2.archiepiscopal consecration: Tatwine 2 was consecrated by four bishops: Bede.HE  v.23 (731)
 Tatwine 2.consecration as archbishop: In this year [F(OE) substitutes: Here] Tatwine 2 was consecrated as archbishop by various clerics on the 10th day of June.: ASC (DEF)  731 DEF(OE) (731)
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (2)
 Aldhelm 3.consecrated bishop: When Hædde 2 bishop of Wessex died, there was much joy in heaven and much grief on earth. His see was divided: Daniel 1 was placed over Winchester; Sherborne fell to Aldhelm 3. He objected as long as he could, but was finally escorted to archbishop Beorhtwald 6, his old friend, for consecration.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.223
 Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36   
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of deacon (1)
 Daniel 1.consecration of Merewalh 1: Daniel 1 elevated Merewalh 1 to the diaconate.: Daniel.Ep.T39   
Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (1)
 Bede 1.composition of Ecclesiastical History: Bede 1 tells from what sources he gained his information.: Bede.HE  Preface
Charter confirmation (1)
 Aldhelm 3.granting privilege: Aldhelm 3 grants the monasteries of Malmesbury, Frome, and Bradford the right to free election of their abbots. The grant was confirmed twice, in the nunnery of Wimborne, ruled by Cuthburg 3, and in the holy synod by the river Nadder. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.225 (705)
Charter-witnessing (18)
 S1179 - Various agreeing to Hæha 1 leasing land to Ceolswith 1: Hæha 1, abbot, to Ceolswith 1, his sister; grant for life of 48 hides (cassati) at Bradfield, 55 at Escesdun (i.e. the Berkshire Downs) and 73 at Earmundeslea (cf. Bessels Leigh), Berks., with reversion to himself or the minster (probably at Bradfield): S1179    (705 x 726)
 S1251a - a statement by Aldhelm 3: Aldhelm 3, bishop (of Sherborne), declares that he has agreed to remain abbot of his monasteries at Malmesbury, Frome and Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, but confirms that the communities are to be free to elect their own abbots after his death: S1251a    (705)
 S1429 - dispute concerning Withington: Decree of a synod under Archbishop Nothhelm 2 concerning the succession of a monastery (at Withington, Gloucs.) built on 20 hides (cassati) by the river Tillath (Coln). Dunne 1, nun, had given the land to Hrothwaru 1, her grand-daughter. Because Hrothwaru 1 was too young, the charter was given to her mother, Anonymous 437, who later claimed that it was lost. The matter was then debated by a sacerdotal council which decreed that the monastery should return to Hrothwaru 1 and then revert to Worcester 1 as Dunne 1 had intended.: S1429    (736 x 737)
 S1429 - synodal decree: Decree of a synod under Archbishop Nothhelm 2 concerning the succession of a monastery (at Withington, Gloucs.) built on 20 hides (cassati) by the river Tillath (Coln) given for the purpose by Æthelred 2, king of Mercia: S1429    (736 x 737)
 S1430a - decree of Council of Bapchild: Decree of a council of Bapchild, Kent, concerning the liberties of the Church: S1430a    (798)
 S22 - confirming at Clofesho Wihtred 1 granting privileges: Confirmation at a synod at Clofesho of grant by Wihtred 1, king of Kent, to churches and monasteries of Kent of privileges and immunity to the churches and monasteries of Kent, with specific prohibition of lay domination over St Peter's at Upmynster, Reculver, Minster-in-Thanet, Dover, Folkestone, Lyminge, Minster-in-Sheppey and Hoo: S22    (716)
 S239 - Ine 1 granting land to Hæha 1: Ine 1, King of Wessex, to Hæha 1, abbot; grant of 15 hides (cassati) at Bradfield, 15 at Bestlesforda (near Basildon), 25 at Streatley and 80 at Æaromundeslee, all in Berks.: S239    (687)
 S241 - Ine 1 granting land to Hæha 1: Ine 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Hæha 1, abbot; restoration of land at Abingdon, Berks., for the construction of a minster, with an account of the early history of Abingdon Abbey, including mention of grants of land by the river Thames, at Bestlesford (near Basildon) and at Bradfield, Berks: S241    (699)
 S242 - Ine 1 granting land to Winchester: Ine 1, king, to the church of SS Peter and Paul, Winchester; restitution of 40 hides (mansae) at Alresford, Hants., previously granted by King Cenwealh 2: S242    (705 x 726)
 S248 - Ine 1 granting land to Beorhtwald 5: Ine 1, king (of West Saxons), to Beorhtwald 5, abbot; grant of 20 hides (casati) by the river Tone, 20 hides (manentes) by the river Sheppey (formerly Doulting) and 20 hides west of Corscombe (? North Wootton), all in Somerset: S248    (705 x 706)
 S250 - Ine 1 granting land to Glastonbury 1: Ine 1, king (of West Saxons), to the church at Glastonbury 1; grant of 10 hides at Brent, 10 at Sowy (cf. Middlezoy, Westonzoyland), 20 at Pilton, 20 at Doulting and 1 at Bleadney, Somerset, and confirmation of land at Meare, Beckery, Godney, Marchey, Andersey (Nyland), Lantocai (? Leigh in Street), Pennard and Pouelt (cf. Polden Hills), Somerset, with general grant of privileges and reference to dependent churches at Sowy, Middlezoy, Brent, Moorlinch, Shapwick, Street, Butleigh and Pilton: S250    (725)
 S253 - Æthelheard 6 & Frithugyth 1 granting land to Cengisl 1: Æthelheard 6, king of West Saxons, and Queen Frithugyth 1 to Cengisl 1, abbot, and the familia in Glastonbury 1 minster; grant of 60 hides (manentes) at Pouholt (cf. Polden Hills, Somerset): S253    (729)
 S254 - Æthelheard 6 granting land to Winchester: Æthelheard 6, king, to the church of SS Peter and Paul, Winchester; grant of 4 hides (mansae) at Withiel Florey, Somerset, and 3 at Cearn (probably Charmouth, Dorset), in augmentation of Queen Frithugyth 1's gift of land at Taunton: S254    (737)
 S255 - Æthelheard 6 granting land to Forthhere 3: Æthelheard 6, king, to Forthhere 3, bishop; grant of 20 hides (cassati) at Crediton, Devon: S255    (739)
 S256 - Cuthred 7 granting land to Aldhelm 3: Cuthred 7, king of the Gewisse, to Aldhelm 3, abbot, and Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 10 hides (mansiones) at Wootton Bassett, Wilts: S256    (745)
 S88 - Æthelbald 4 granting remission of toll to Ealdwulf 5: Æthelbald 4, king of Mercians, to Ealdwulf 5, bishop, and the church of St Andrew's, Rochester 1; remission of the toll due on one ship at London: S88    (733)
 S90 - Æthelbald 4 confirming privileges of Kentish churches: Æthelbald 4, king of Mercians, to the Kentish churches; confirmation of privileges: S90    (742)
 S93 - Æthelbald 4 confirming land of Abingdon, St Mary's 1: Æthelbald 4, king, to Abingdon, St Mary's 1; confirmation of lands and grant of 27 hides (cassati) at Watchfield and 10 by Ginge Brook, Berks: S93    (726 x 737)
Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)
 S241 - Ine 1 granting land to Hæha 1: Ine 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Hæha 1, abbot; restoration of land at Abingdon, Berks., for the construction of a minster, with an account of the early history of Abingdon Abbey, including mention of grants of land by the river Thames, at Bestlesford (near Basildon) and at Bradfield, Berks: S241    (699)
Confirmation of land/privileges (1)
 Aldhelm 3.granting privilege: Aldhelm 3 grants the monasteries of Malmesbury, Frome, and Bradford the right to free election of their abbots. The grant was confirmed twice, in the nunnery of Wimborne, ruled by Cuthburg 3, and in the holy synod by the river Nadder. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.225 (705)
Confraternity (1)
 Boniface 5-Daniel 1-Hunfrith 1.coomunity of prayer: Boniface 5, Daniel 1 and Hunfrith 1 were linked in fraternity through their prayers.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114   
Conversion (1)
 Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23  pp. 38-41
Correspondence (6)
 Boniface 5.letter to Daniel 1: Boniface 5 asked for Daniel 1's advice as he was very worried about his intercourse with false priests. Although he avoided having communion with them, he could not avoid meeting them at the palace of the Franks. On the other hand, he could not avoid going there as he needed the protection of the ruler of the Franks. : Boniface.Ep.T63  pp. 129-32 ([742] x [744])
 Daniel 1.letter of introduction for Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to kings, duces, bishops, abbots and priests to introduce Boniface 5 and to ask them to give him an affectionate welcome.: Daniel.Ep.T11   
 Daniel 1.letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to advise him on the way to convert the pagans.: Daniel.Ep.T23  pp. 38-41
 Daniel 1.letter to Forthhere 3: Daniel 1 wrote to Forthhere 3 to recommend Merewalh 1.: Daniel.Ep.T39   
 Daniel 1.second letter to Boniface 5: Daniel 1 replied to Boniface 5's inquiries and complaints about his intercourse with false priests. Daniel 1 reassured him that what he was doing was right by quoting several authorities, both from the Bible and the Church Fathers' writings.: Daniel.Ep.T64  pp. 132-6 ([742] x [746]k)
 Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36   
Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (2)
 Aldhelm 3.granting privilege: Aldhelm 3 grants the monasteries of Malmesbury, Frome, and Bradford the right to free election of their abbots. The grant was confirmed twice, in the nunnery of Wimborne, ruled by Cuthburg 3, and in the holy synod by the river Nadder. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.225 (705)
 S1429 - dispute concerning Withington: Decree of a synod under Archbishop Nothhelm 2 concerning the succession of a monastery (at Withington, Gloucs.) built on 20 hides (cassati) by the river Tillath (Coln). Dunne 1, nun, had given the land to Hrothwaru 1, her grand-daughter. Because Hrothwaru 1 was too young, the charter was given to her mother, Anonymous 437, who later claimed that it was lost. The matter was then debated by a sacerdotal council which decreed that the monastery should return to Hrothwaru 1 and then revert to Worcester 1 as Dunne 1 had intended.: S1429    (736 x 737)
Death/dying (2)
 Aldhelm 3.consecrated bishop: When Hædde 2 bishop of Wessex died, there was much joy in heaven and much grief on earth. His see was divided: Daniel 1 was placed over Winchester; Sherborne fell to Aldhelm 3. He objected as long as he could, but was finally escorted to archbishop Beorhtwald 6, his old friend, for consecration.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.223
 Daniel 1.death: Here Daniel 1 passed away.: ASC  745 ACDEG, <745> B (745)
Disputing/dispute-settling (1)
 S1429 - dispute concerning Withington: Decree of a synod under Archbishop Nothhelm 2 concerning the succession of a monastery (at Withington, Gloucs.) built on 20 hides (cassati) by the river Tillath (Coln). Dunne 1, nun, had given the land to Hrothwaru 1, her grand-daughter. Because Hrothwaru 1 was too young, the charter was given to her mother, Anonymous 437, who later claimed that it was lost. The matter was then debated by a sacerdotal council which decreed that the monastery should return to Hrothwaru 1 and then revert to Worcester 1 as Dunne 1 had intended.: S1429    (736 x 737)
Dreaming/seeing vision/revelation (1)
 Anonymous 859.vision: Anonymous 859 saw the destiny of several souls, including one woman who was released from her penitential pit by the celebration of Mass. In the same pit he saw two queens: Cuthburg 2 and Wiala 1. He also saw: Ceolla 1; the abbot (Anonymous 860) of the recipient of T115; Æthelbald 4 and a vast number of children who had died without baptism under Daniel 1. He also saw what was being prepared for two 'milites' (Daniel 2 and Bregwulf 1) who were still alive.: Anon.Ep.T115  pp. 247-50
Enquiry (1)
 Boniface 5.letter to Daniel 1: Boniface 5 asked for Daniel 1's advice as he was very worried about his intercourse with false priests. Although he avoided having communion with them, he could not avoid meeting them at the palace of the Franks. On the other hand, he could not avoid going there as he needed the protection of the ruler of the Franks. : Boniface.Ep.T63  pp. 129-32 ([742] x [744])
Episcopal see, acquisition/institution/division/merge (2)
 Aldhelm 3.consecrated bishop: When Hædde 2 bishop of Wessex died, there was much joy in heaven and much grief on earth. His see was divided: Daniel 1 was placed over Winchester; Sherborne fell to Aldhelm 3. He objected as long as he could, but was finally escorted to archbishop Beorhtwald 6, his old friend, for consecration.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.223
 Daniel 1.division of West Saxon sees: There was an agreement to divide the bishopric of the West Saxons, which formerly had been one, into two in the time of Daniel 1.: ASC  709 ADEF(OE and Lat.)G, <708/9> B, 708 C (ca 705)
Grant and Gift (5)
 Boniface 5.sending gift to Daniel 1: He received through Boniface a towel for drying his feet: Boniface.Ep.T63  p. 131
 S1179 - Various agreeing to Hæha 1 leasing land to Ceolswith 1: Hæha 1, abbot, to Ceolswith 1, his sister; grant for life of 48 hides (cassati) at Bradfield, 55 at Escesdun (i.e. the Berkshire Downs) and 73 at Earmundeslea (cf. Bessels Leigh), Berks., with reversion to himself or the minster (probably at Bradfield): S1179    (705 x 726)
 S1430a - decree of Council of Bapchild: Decree of a council of Bapchild, Kent, concerning the liberties of the Church: S1430a    (798)
 S239 - Ine 1 granting land to Hæha 1: Ine 1, King of Wessex, to Hæha 1, abbot; grant of 15 hides (cassati) at Bradfield, 15 at Bestlesforda (near Basildon), 25 at Streatley and 80 at Æaromundeslee, all in Berks.: S239    (687)
 S241 - Ine 1 granting land to Hæha 1: Ine 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Hæha 1, abbot; restoration of land at Abingdon, Berks., for the construction of a minster, with an account of the early history of Abingdon Abbey, including mention of grants of land by the river Thames, at Bestlesford (near Basildon) and at Bradfield, Berks: S241    (699)
Introduction (2)
 Daniel 1.letter of introduction for Boniface 5: Daniel 1 wrote to kings, duces, bishops, abbots and priests to introduce Boniface 5 and to ask them to give him an affectionate welcome.: Daniel.Ep.T11   
 Daniel 1.letter to Forthhere 3: Daniel 1 wrote to Forthhere 3 to recommend Merewalh 1.: Daniel.Ep.T39   
Journey (2)
 Boniface 5.desire to go to Rome: Boniface 5 prepared to go to Rome, provided with letters of introduction from Daniel 1 but he was detained by the needs of the brethren (Nursling 1), who, now bereft of a superior, opposed his departure.: Willibald.VitBonifatii  5, p. 19
 Daniel 1.journey to Rome: Here Daniel 1 went to Rome.: ASC  721 ADEF(OE and Lat.)G, <721> BC (721)
Judicial decision/review (1)
 S1430a - decree of Council of Bapchild: Decree of a council of Bapchild, Kent, concerning the liberties of the Church: S1430a    (798)
Meeting (1)
 Boniface 5.letter to Daniel 1: Boniface 5 asked for Daniel 1's advice as he was very worried about his intercourse with false priests. Although he avoided having communion with them, he could not avoid meeting them at the palace of the Franks. On the other hand, he could not avoid going there as he needed the protection of the ruler of the Franks. : Boniface.Ep.T63  pp. 129-32 ([742] x [744])
Request (1)
 Sigebald 3.letter to Boniface 5: Sigebald 3 renewed his request that he might consider Boniface 5 his bishop in conjunction with his regular diocesan.: Sigebald.Ep.T36   
Restoration of land/property (2)
 S1429 - dispute concerning Withington: Decree of a synod under Archbishop Nothhelm 2 concerning the succession of a monastery (at Withington, Gloucs.) built on 20 hides (cassati) by the river Tillath (Coln). Dunne 1, nun, had given the land to Hrothwaru 1, her grand-daughter. Because Hrothwaru 1 was too young, the charter was given to her mother, Anonymous 437, who later claimed that it was lost. The matter was then debated by a sacerdotal council which decreed that the monastery should return to Hrothwaru 1 and then revert to Worcester 1 as Dunne 1 had intended.: S1429    (736 x 737)
 S241 - Ine 1 granting land to Hæha 1: Ine 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Hæha 1, abbot; restoration of land at Abingdon, Berks., for the construction of a minster, with an account of the early history of Abingdon Abbey, including mention of grants of land by the river Thames, at Bestlesford (near Basildon) and at Bradfield, Berks: S241    (699)
Retirement (1)
 Daniel 1.retirement: Here Daniel 1 retired at Winchester.: ASC  744 ACDEG, <744> B (744)
Factoids linked indirectly to Daniel 1 (4)
Office (4)
Bishop of Daniel 1 (4)
 Hunfrith 1: ASC  744 ACDEG, <744> B
 Boniface 5: Daniel.Ep.T23  p. 38
 Boniface 5: Daniel.Ep.T23  p. 38
 Forthhere 3: Daniel.Ep.T39