Bertha of Kent

Saint Bertha or Saint Aldeberge (c. 565 d. in or after 601) was the queen of Kent whose influence led to the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England. She was canonized as a saint for her role in its establishment during that period of English history.

Bertha
Queen consort of Kent
Bertha of Kent: Stained glass window in the Chapter house, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, England
Bornc. 565
Diedc. 601
SpouseÆthelberht of Kent
IssueEadbald of Kent
Æthelburg of Kent
Æðelwald
DynastyMerovingian
FatherCharibert I
MotherIngoberga
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