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Ethelbert
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Eth·el·bert  (thl-bûrt) 552?-616.
Anglo-Saxon king who ruled all of Britain south of the Humber, was converted to Christianity by Saint Augustine (597), and codified English law (604).
Ethelbert [ˈɛθəlˌbɜːt], Æthelbert [ˈæθəlˌbɜːt]
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(Biographies / Ethelbert, Saint (?552-616) M, English, POLITICS: hereditary ruler, RELIGION: saint) Saint. ?552-616 ad, king of Kent (560-616): converted to Christianity by St Augustine; issued the earliest known code of English laws. Feast day: Feb. 24 or 25
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Noun1.Ethelbert - Anglo-Saxon king of Kent who was converted to Christianity by Saint AugustineEthelbert - Anglo-Saxon king of Kent who was converted to Christianity by Saint Augustine; codified English law (552-616)
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