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Werburgh

Anglo-Saxon saint

PersonhumanQ1291152

Also known as Wærburh · Werburh · Werburga · Wereburga

Born: 7th century
Died: February 3, 699
, 700
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Sources
1.Stated in A historical dictionary of British women
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Birthplace: Stone
Place of death: Stoke-on-Trent
Citizenship: Kingdom of Mercia
Occupation: nun

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Werburgh was an Anglo-Saxon princess who became the patron saint of the city of Chester in Cheshire. Her feast day is 3 February.

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