Werburgh

Werburgh (also known as Werburga) (d. February 3, 699) is an English saint.

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February 3 - 699 - English - Saint

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She was born in Staffordshire and was the daughter of King Wulfhere of Mercia and his wife Ermenilda. She was a nun for most of her life.

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Staffordshire - Wulfhere of Mercia - Ermenilda - Nun

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Tutored under Etheldreda, Werburgh was instrumental in convent reform across England. She was reputed to have had the ability to read minds.

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Etheldreda - Convent

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She is the patron saint of Chester. Her feast day is February 3.

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Patron saint - Chester - Feast day - February 3

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