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Leofric (before 1016–1072) was a medieval Bishop of Exeter. Probably a native of Cornwall he was educated on the continent. At the time Edward the Confessor was in exile before his succession to the English throne Leofric joined his service and returned to England with him. After he became king Edward rewarded Leofric with lands.

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