Saint Edmund, King of England
King of the East Angles crowned in 853, Edmund was a model sovereign, protector of the poor and orphans. Captured by the Danish invaders Hinguer and H…
First name and chronology
Edmund
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Edmund, between 801 and 1871; the most famous is Saint Edmund, celebrated on November 20th.
Chronology of the name Edmund
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 801-900 Saint Edmund, King of England King of the East Angles crowned in 853, Edmund was a model sovereign, protector of the poor and orphans. Captured by the…
- 1234-1300 Saint Edmund (Edmund Rich) Born in Abingdon, Edmund was a brilliant doctor at the University of Paris before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in 1…
- 1779-1844 Edmund Ignatius Rice Edmund Ignatius Rice (1762-1844) was an Irish educator and religious, founder of the Christian Brothers and the Presenta…
- 1806-1871 Edmund Bojanowski Edmund Bojanowski was a 19th-century Polish layman, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculat…
All records linked to Edmund
Saint Edmund (Edmund Rich)
Born in Abingdon, Edmund was a brilliant doctor at the University of Paris before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in 1234. A rigorous defender of ec…
Edmund Ignatius Rice
Edmund Ignatius Rice (1762-1844) was an Irish educator and religious, founder of the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, beatified in 19…
Edmund Bojanowski
Edmund Bojanowski was a 19th-century Polish layman, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Conception, beatified in 199…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Edmund's feast day?
The feast of Edmund is celebrated on November 20th, in memory of Saint Edmund.
How many saints are named Edmund?
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Edmund, including Saint Edmund, Saint Edmund, Edmund Ignatius Rice and Edmund Bojanowski.
Who is the most famous saint named Edmund?
The most famous saint named Edmund is Saint Edmund (9th century).