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3 unusual facts about Lebuinus


Lebuinus

He preached the Gospel among the tribes of the district, and erected a little chapel at Wilp (see: Voorst) (Wilpa) on the west bank of the IJssel.

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Altfrid, Vita Liutgeri in MGH Scriptores, II, 360 sqq.

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Lebuinus (also known as Lebuin, Lebwin or Liafwin(e)), Apostle of the Frisians and patron of Deventer (born in England of Anglo-Saxon parents, date unknown; died at Deventer c. 775).


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Libuin

Libuin, Lebwin, Leubwin (Latinized Libuinus, Lebuinus) is a Germanic name, from leub- "dear, beloved" and win- "friend".


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