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Saint Cwenburgh of Wimborne

Also known as: Queenburga; Coenburga; Kuniburga; Quenburga

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

August 31

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Cwenburgh of Wimborne, also known as Saint Quenburga or Saint Cwénburga, was a Benedictine nun and renowned figure in early medieval England. Born into a noble family, she was the daughter of Conrad, the viceroy of Wessex, and the sister of King Ina of Wessex. Additionally, she was the sister of another well-known saint, Saint Cuthburgh of Wimborne.