Æthelnoth (archbishop of Canterbury)

Æthelnoth (died 1 November 1038), also known as Ethelnoth the Good, was an Archbishop of Canterbury in Anglo-Saxon England. He was consecrated in 1020 and held the position until his death.

Prior to becoming Archbishop, Æthelnoth served as a monk and dean at Christ Church, Canterbury. His selection for the archbishopric is believed to have been influenced by King Cnut the Great, reflecting the political and religious landscape of the time following the Danish conquest of England.

During his tenure as Archbishop, Æthelnoth is credited with promoting religious observance and undertaking reforms within the church. He is also known for his pilgrimage to Rome to receive his pallium from Pope John XIX, a symbolic gesture of papal authority. While in Rome, he allegedly purchased relics of Saint Augustine of Hippo from Pavia.

Æthelnoth's episcopate coincided with a period of relative stability under Cnut's rule. He worked to maintain the autonomy of the Church of Canterbury and played a role in the appointment of bishops. His death in 1038 marked the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Archbishopric of Canterbury. He was succeeded by Eadsige.