Aldhelm
Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey, bishop of Sherborne, Latin poet · Religious Figures · Lived 639 to 709 · aged 70
Aldhelm, Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey, Bishop of Sherborne, and a writer and scholar of Latin poetry, was born before the middle of the 7th century. He is said to have been the son of Kenten, who was of the royal house of Wessex. He was certainly not, as his early biographer Faritius asserts, the brother of King Ine.
Aldhelm is read about 57 times a day, in 21 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 15 September 2026
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After his death he was venerated as a saint, his feast day being the day of his death, 25 May.
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Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 639 to 709 · aged 70
