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Saint Osmond
Saint Osmond

Saint Osmund

Also known as: Edimund; Edmund; Osimund

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

December 4

Died

December 4, 1099

Canonized

1456 by Pope Callistus III

Biography

Saint Osmund, also known as Edmund or Osimund, was born in Seez, Normandy, France as the son of Henry, count of Seez. He received a solid education and eventually became count of Seez himself. Saint Osmund was a close companion of William the Conqueror and played a significant role in the invasion of England in 1066. Following the decisive Battle of Hastings, he was appointed royal chaplain and Earl of Dorset....

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