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 | |
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Queen consort of Kent | |
Bertha of Kent: Stained glass window in the Chapter house, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, England | |
Born | c. 565 |
Died | c. 601 |
Spouse | Æthelberht of Kent |
Issue | Eadbald of Kent Æthelburg of Kent Æðelwald |
Dynasty | Merovingian |
Father | Charibert I |
Mother | Ingoberga |
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