Description: (Archbishop of Canterbury Who Was Deposed and Imprisoned for Holding Two Bishoprics Simultaneously)
Stigand was a prominent Anglo-Saxon church figure in pre-Norman Conquest England, serving as a royal chaplain and advisor to multiple Anglo-Saxon and Norman English kings. Holding the bishoprics of Winchester and Canterbury concurrently, he clashed with several popes and was known for his administrative and advisory roles in various monarchies. Stigand played key roles in events such as the coronation of Harold Godwinson and the crowning of William the Conqueror, despite facing pressure for his removal. He remained influential in the royal court until his imprisonment and deposition in 1070.