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Oswald (Old English pronunciation: [ˈoːzwɑɫd]; c 604 – 5 August 641/642) was King of Northumbria from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint, of whom there was a particular cult in the Middle Ages. Oswald was the son of Æthelfrith of Bernicia and Acha of Deira, and came to rule after spending a period in exile.
One such example is Oswald of Northumbria, a canonized Catholic saint and Northumbrian King who served as the inspiration for literary characters such as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings. Oswald was born in 604 AD to Æthelfrith King of Bernicia and Acha, the daughter of Ælle the previous King of Deira.
Apr 25, 2017 · Oswald of Northumbria (c. 604 - c. 642 CE) was a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon king and saint. He came to power in Northumbria c. 633 or 634 CE following his victory over Cadwallon ap Cadfan, King of Gwynedd.
Saint Oswald (born c. 604—died 642, Maserfelth, Eng.; feast day August 5) was an Anglo-Saxon king of Northumbria from 633 to 642 who introduced Celtic Christian missionaries to his kingdom and gained ascendancy over most of England.
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Dec 20, 2021 · King Oswald of Northumbria is one such historic figure. One of the most important leaders from the earliest parts of the English medieval period, King Oswald rose as a powerful and brave ruler, but passed on into the memory of men as a venerated Christian saint.
Dec 21, 2023 · St. Oswald of Northumbria, a king turned saint, has left an indelible mark on early medieval history. His unwavering devotion to Christianity, his tireless efforts to promote the faith, and his acts of compassion and piety have earned him a revered place in the annals of Northumbria.
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Oct 22, 2023 · The King of the North: A stunning recreation of the life and times of Oswald of Northumbria: Christian warlord, founder of Lindisfarne monastery, and the first great English monarch. Oswald Whiteblade lived one of the most influential and colorful lives in early English history.
