St. Ethelbert of Kent Biography
St. Ethelbert of Kent Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth | 552 AD |
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Country of Birth | The United Kingdom in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
Profession | Missionary |
Place of Work | Canterbury |
Date of Death | 24 February 616 |
Place of Death | Canterbury, England |
Feast Day | February 24 |
Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
Patron Saint of | N/A |
St. Ethelbert of Kent Biography
St. Ethelbert of Kent was the son of Eormenric and the grandson of Hengist the Saxon conqueror of Britain. He was raised as a pagan and later became the King of Kent in 560 AD. However, he was defeated by Ceawlin of Wessex at the battle of Wimbledon in 568 AD ending his trials to rule the entire Britan territories.
He married the Christian Bertha, daughter of Charibert the King of the Franks where they had three children one being Saint Ethelburgh of Kent. Ethelbert then converted to Christianity and was baptized by Saint Augustine of Canterbury in 597 AD. His baptism led to the baptism of 10000 Countrymen within a few months and he supported Augustine in his missionary work in the region.
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