Bishop Leofgar of Hereford — a warlike cleric described as wearing his moustache even after ordination — led an army into Wales without royal authority and was killed by Gruffudd ap Llywelyn in the valley of the Machawy river. The Chronicle records he "forsook his chrism and his cross... and took to his spear and his sword." His death shocked England. The Earl of Hereford and the Earl of Leofric had to be sent to restore order and eventually make peace with Gruffudd.
Bishop Leofgar and his companions killed
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