Nefingus (died 12 September 973), in French Néfingue, was the

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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

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, he replaced its

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with

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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

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. He was succeeded by Renaud II, who secured his election with a simoniacal payment Count Geoffrey. According to the ''

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'', 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 {{France-RC-bishop-stub