People of Early Medieval Britain
Kings, evangelists, war leaders and writers who played important roles in Britain's early medieval history and preserved knowledge of events for future historians.
Aldhelm - Bishop of Sherbourne - English Scholar
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia looks at Aldhelm, a famous scholar in 7th century England.
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia looks at Aldhelm, a famous scholar in 7th century England.
Alfred the Great
Alfred was the King of Wessex who resisted Danish incursion and united much of the individual English kingdoms under one rule in the process. This profile offers significant facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Alfred was the King of Wessex who resisted Danish incursion and united much of the individual English kingdoms under one rule in the process. This profile offers significant facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Aldred - English Ecclesiastic
Aldred had considerable influence over King Edward the Confessor, and took a prominent part in affairs of state. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Aldred had considerable influence over King Edward the Confessor, and took a prominent part in affairs of state. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
St. Alphege - Archbishop of Canterbury - Aelfhea
Alphege, or Aelfhea, came of a noble family, but in early life gave up everything for religion. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alphege, or Aelfhea, came of a noble family, but in early life gave up everything for religion. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Ambrosius Aurelianus - Leader of the Britons
Ambrosius Aurelianus was leader of the Britons against the Saxons in the 5th century. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Ambrosius Aurelianus was leader of the Britons against the Saxons in the 5th century. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Anselm of Canterbury
Anselm became Archbishop of Canterbury with some reluctance. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Anselm became Archbishop of Canterbury with some reluctance. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Bede
Almost all that we know of Bede is contained in the short autobiographical notice which he has appended to his Ecclesiastical History. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Almost all that we know of Bede is contained in the short autobiographical notice which he has appended to his Ecclesiastical History. A three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Saint Germanus of Auxerre
Saint Germanus, or St. Germain, visited England to preach against the Pelagian Heresy and helped to consolidate the British church. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Saint Germanus, or St. Germain, visited England to preach against the Pelagian Heresy and helped to consolidate the British church. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Gildas
As the author of a treatise on The Ruin of Britain, Gildas may be considered the first British historian. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
As the author of a treatise on The Ruin of Britain, Gildas may be considered the first British historian. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Nennius
Nennius wrote a significant early history of Britain, which was the first historical chronicle to mention Arthur by name. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Nennius wrote a significant early history of Britain, which was the first historical chronicle to mention Arthur by name. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Saint Patrick
One of the patron saints of Ireland, Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
One of the patron saints of Ireland, Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Vortigern
Vortigern was an early British chieftan who invited the Saxons to help him fight the Picts, essentially opening the door to a significant Saxon presence in England. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Vortigern was an early British chieftan who invited the Saxons to help him fight the Picts, essentially opening the door to a significant Saxon presence in England. This profile from your Guide is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.