Who is Abbot Eosterwine from The Age of Bede and what is their importance? The_Age_of_Bede English & Literature Abbot Eosterwine | The Age of Bede

Eosterwine (Easterwine) was chosen by Biscop to assist him at St. Peter's in Wearmouth in 682. He lived from 650 to 686 and was the second abbot of the Wearmouth monastery. He died of the plague while Benedict was in Rome. Sigfrith was chosen by the monks as his replacement.