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Saint Alphege of Canterbury

Birth
Weston, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
Death
19 Apr 1012 (aged 58–59)
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
Burial
Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England Add to Map
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Saint and Martyr. He was the 30th archbishop of Canterbuty. In 1011 he was captured by the Danes. A heavy ransom was demanded for his release but he insisted that his people refuse to pay it. The Danes in turn killed him in Greenwich. He was born about 954 AD and was killed in 1012. His Feast Day is April 19th.
Saint and Martyr. He was the 30th archbishop of Canterbuty. In 1011 he was captured by the Danes. A heavy ransom was demanded for his release but he insisted that his people refuse to pay it. The Danes in turn killed him in Greenwich. He was born about 954 AD and was killed in 1012. His Feast Day is April 19th.

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  • Originally Created by: Willie
  • Added: May 14, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8755119/alphege-of_canterbury: accessed ), memorial page for Saint Alphege of Canterbury (953–19 Apr 1012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8755119, citing Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.