Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

596 in England

Explore 2 historical events and records for England in 596.

Historical records for England in 596

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Conversion

Augustine · Kent · St · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Sent by Gregory I to convert England to Christianity, received by Ethelbert of Kent

Conversion

Ethelbert · Kent · House / House of Kent

Hosts St Augustine, sent by Gregory I to convert Anglo-Saxons to Christianity

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