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His tomb became a site of early veneration, though the monastery fell into ruin after the Norman Conquest. Ethelbert’s sanctity was affirmed by the faithful, cementing his place in Christian history. | His tomb became a site of early veneration, though the monastery fell into ruin after the Norman Conquest. Ethelbert’s sanctity was affirmed by the faithful, cementing his place in Christian history. | ||
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* Married Bertha, a Christian Frankish princess, before 589, opening Kent to Christian influence. | * Married Bertha, a Christian Frankish princess, before 589, opening Kent to Christian influence. | ||
* Converted to Christianity and was baptized by Saint Augustine in 597. | * Converted to Christianity and was baptized by Saint Augustine in 597. | ||