120 – Penda and Oswiu: The Winwaed




The British History Podcast show

Summary: So when we last left off, things were going crazy in the North and in the Midlands. But the very last thing I mentioned was that Honorius, the Archbishop of Canterbury, had died. Well, his seat remained vacant for about six months until March 26, 654 (or maybe 655) when a new Archbishop was ordained. Archbishop Deusdedit… and since Deus means god in Latin, I can only assume that Deusdedit translates to God Did It.<br> <br> Ok all joking aside, Deusdedit ALMOST means god did it… his name actually translates to God Has Given.<br> <br> But what I’m getting at is that his name was… you know… humble.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/show-your-support" rel="payment">Support the Show</a>