Augustine596
Sent by Gregory I to convert England to Christianity, received by Ethelbert of Kent
England · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Sent by Gregory I to convert England to Christianity, received by Ethelbert of Kent
Converts King Ethelbert to Christianity
Edwin is converted to Christianity by Ethelburga, his wife
Edwin is converted to Christianity by Ethelburga, his wife
Edinburgh is named after Edwin who converts his subjects to Christianity
Oswald sends for a missionary from Lindesfarne, Aidan, to convert Northumbria
Oswald sends for a missionary from Lindesfarne, Aidan, to convert Northumbria
Cenwealh is converted to Christinaity by Anna
Cenwealh is converted to Christinaity by Anna
Converted to Christianity
Ends differences between Irish & Roman missionaries over the date of Easter
Persuades King Nechtan to adopt the Roman Catholic Church
Advises Henry II "reveal the truth of the Christian faith to peoples still untaught"
The 1st Douai Priests land in England. Sends Catholic missionary priests to England from the Spanish Netherlands
The 1st Jesuit Priests land in England
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