title: Wolstan
text: # Wolstan
  
  Wolstan is an unusual variant spelling of Wulstan and Wulfstan.
  
  Of the following Wulfstans, the spelling Wolstan typically refers to St. Wulfstan II.
  
  * Wulfstan, ealdorman of Wiltshire (or Weohstan), died 802
  * Wulfstan of Hedeby, 9th century merchantman and traveller
  * Wulfstan (died 956), Archbishop of York
  * Wulfstan (died 1023), Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and Archbishop of York
  * Wulfstan (died 1095), Bishop of Worcester (sometimes known as St. Wulfstan II)
  * Wulfstan the Cantor (c.960 – early 11th century), monk and poet
  * Wolstanus, 10th century bishop of London
  
  As a given name, the spelling is almost unique to:
  
  * Wolstan Dixie, Lord Mayor of London
  * his grand-nephew Wolstan Dixie and many other Wolstans of the Dixie baronets
  