Saint Oswald

Oswald (Old English pronunciation: [ˈoːzwɑɫd]; c. 604 – 5 August 641/642) was King of Northumbria from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint, of whom there was a particular cult in the Middle Ages. Born to Æthelfrith of Bernicia and Acha of Deira, Oswald spent time in exile before returning to power after defeating Cadwallon ap Cadfan at the Battle of Heavenfield....