Grimbald

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Grimbald (* 827 ; † July 8, 901 ) was a Benedictine .

Grimbald became a Benedictine and prior of St-Bertin Monastery (Sithiu) in his homeland. In 885 King Alfred called him to England and offered him the Archbishopric of Canterbury , which Grimbald refused. He was a co-founder of New Minster Monastery in Winchester , probably also its first abbot . He died on July 8, 901. The relics were collected in 984. His festival is on July 8th.

personal data
SURNAME Grimbald
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Benedictine
DATE OF BIRTH 827
DATE OF DEATH July 8, 901