Jaruman

Jaruman (or Jarumann; died 669) was the fourth Bishop of Mercia.^[1] He fought against apostasy outside his diocese.^[2] He served as bishop in the time of King Wulfhere of Mercia, on whose behalf he undertook several missions to Saxon tribes which had returned to paganism.^[3] He probably originated in Ireland but was educated at Lindisfarne.

Jaruman
Bishop of Mercia
Elected	662
Term ended	669
Predecessor	Trumhere
Successor	Chad of Mercia
Personal details
Died	669

Some Tolkien scholars suggest that Jaruman's name was the inspiration for that of Saruman in The Lord of the Rings.^{[citation needed]}