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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.

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

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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