Eth·el·bert ( th  l-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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| Noun | 1. |  Ethelbert - Anglo-Saxon king of Kent who was converted to Christianity by Saint Augustine; codified English law (552-616) |
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