Oswald

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• Name	Oswald
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	King and Saint
  Death	5 Aug 642	Maserfelth nr Oswestry, Shropshire, Engl
  Notes	Son of Ethelfrith of Bernicia. Fought his way to the Northumbrian Crown by the defeat of Caedwalla, the Welsh king, in 635. Converted to Christianity at Iona (Holy Isle, off Northumberland) and established the faith in Northumbria with the help of St Aidan. Fell in battle with Penda, heathe King of Mercia in the battle of Maserfelth (642). {Chamber's Biographical Dictionary} Canonised as Saint Oswald.
  Person ID	I7657	Gadd
  Last Modified	2 Oct 2006

  
  

  Family	Cyneburg
  Marriage	Abt 635
  Family ID	F2859	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart