Edith of Wilton
Deceased Person
0961 – 0984
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Who was Edith of Wilton?
Saint Edith of Wilton was an English nun, a daughter of the 10th century King Edgar of England, born at Kemsing, Kent, in 961. Following her death in 984, she became the patron saint of her community at Wilton Abbey and churches were dedicated to her in Wiltshire and in other parts of England. Her life was written by Goscelin and her feast day is on 16 September.
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- Born
- 0961
Kemsing - Parents
- Died
- 0984
Wilton Abbey
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on July 23, 2013
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