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Edith, noble Anglo-Saxon religious

Overview

Title social-status
noble Anglo-Saxon religious
Date of Birth
11th century
Date of Death
12th century

Biography

Edith was one of many Anglo-Saxon ladies, women of noble birth who went into religious life after the Norman invasion. She was part of a small community under the guidance of a Robert/Rodbert. In a letter to Robert and his nuns, ep.414, Anselm names Edith and five others.

Letters to Edith, noble Anglo-Saxon religious

A letter from Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury (1102)
A letter from Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury (1106-09)