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Alcuin of York (730-835)

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle

Alcuin (pronounced aelkwin) was born about 730 near York into a noble family related to Willibrord, the first missionary to the Netherlands. He was educated at the cathedral school in York under Archbishop Egbert, a pupil of Bede. He thus … Continue reading →

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