Nefingus (died 12 September 973), in French Néfingue, was the
bishop of Angers from 966 until his death. His predecessor,
Aimo, died on 19 October 966.
Nefingus was a noted benefactor of the
Abbey of Saint-Aubin d'Angers. With the support of Count
Geoffrey I of Anjou
Geoffrey I of Anjou ( – 21 July 987), known as ("Grey Gown" or "Greymantle"), was count of Anjou from 960 to 987.
Life
Geoffrey was the eldest son of Fulk II, Count of Anjou and his first wife Gerberga. He succeeded his father as Count of Anjo ...
, he replaced its
secular canons with
Benedictine monks and in 970 secured the abbey the right to elect its abbot free from outside interference. In 972 as bishop he confirmed its privileges. His death is recorded in the obituary of
Angers Cathedral. He was succeeded by
Renaud II, who secured his election with a
simoniacal
Simony () is the act of selling church offices and roles or sacred things. It is named after Simon Magus, who is described in the Acts of the Apostles as having offered two disciples of Jesus payment in exchange for their empowering him to imp ...
payment Count Geoffrey. According to the ''
Annales de Vendôme'', this succession plan was worked out in advance while Nefingus was still living. One effect of this plan was that the see did not fall
vacant and the count was unable to collect the diocesan revenues, as he otherwise would have during a vacancy.
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973 deaths
Bishops of Angers
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