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Lebuinus

Apostle of the Frisians

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Also known as Lebuin · Lebwin · Liafwin · Saint Lebuinus

Born: 8th century
Died: 775
Birthplace: England
Place of death: Deventer
Citizenship: Kingdom of Northumbria
Occupation: missionary
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, Catholic priest
, monk
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Lebuinus was a medieval Christian monk who is the Apostle of the Frisians and patron saint of the city of Deventer in the Netherlands. He was born in England to Anglo-Saxon parents, date unknown, and died at Deventer about 775.

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FFeast of Saint Lebwinfeast of Saint Lebwin (Lebuin, Liafwin, Leafwine), Confessor

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Sex or gender: male
Canonization status: Catholic saint
Religion or worldview: Catholic Church
Feast day: November 12
Student of: Gregory of Utrecht
Work location: Duchy of Saxony
Subject has role: Confessor of the Faith
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1.Stated in A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints
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