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Winifred

7th-century Welsh saint

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Also known as Winnefred · Winnifred · Winefrith · Saint Winifred · Winifrith · Winifride

Born: 635
Died: 680
Birthplace: Tegeingl
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1.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=576
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Place of death: Gwytherin
Occupation: Christian nun
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1.Stated in Dictionary of Welsh Biography
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Positions held: abbess
Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin

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Saint Winifred was a Welsh virgin martyr of the 7th century. Her story was celebrated as early as the 8th century, but became popular in England in the 12th, when her hagiography was first written down.

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Sex or gender: female
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1.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3403804375.html
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Floruit: 650 sourcing circumstances: circa
Native language: Welsh
Feast day: November 3
Canonization status: saint
Father: Tyfid ap Eiludd

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