Ethelbert560
Kent becomes the 1st Anglo-Saxon christian kingdom. Bertha, a Christian, is allowed to bring her chaplain to Kent & practice her religion
England · House / House of Kent. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Kent becomes the 1st Anglo-Saxon christian kingdom. Bertha, a Christian, is allowed to bring her chaplain to Kent & practice her religion
Hosts St Augustine, sent by Gregory I to convert Anglo-Saxons to Christianity
Baptized by St Augustine & becomes the 1st Christian ruler of Anglo-Saxon England
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