Saint Osburga of Coventry

Saint Osburga of Coventry, also known as Osburgh, was the first abbess of a convent founded by King Canute in Coventry, England. She was born in the early 11th century and her exact date of birth is not known. Little is known about Osburga's early life, but it is believed that she came from a noble family and received a solid education during her formative years....