📜 King Edwin of Northumbria was baptised by Bishop Paulinus of York.
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King Edwin of Northumbria was baptised by Bishop Paulinus of York. Edwin of Northumbria: Edwin, also known as Eadwine or Æduinus, was the King of Deira and Bernicia – which later became known as Northumbria – from around 616 until his death. He was the second monarch to rule both of these northern English kingdoms and the first to convert to Christianity. After he died in battle, he was venerated as a saint. April 12, 627. Wiki link
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