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John of Beverley, St

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John of Beverley, St (died 721)

English ecclesiastic. He was appointed archbishop of York in 705 and ordained the Venerable Bede. He founded Beverley Abbey. During his lifetime he acquired a great reputation for sanctity, which increased after his death. William the Conqueror spared the town of Beverley when he ravaged the rest of Yorkshire. Among his works are Pro Luca Exponendo, addressed to Bede, and several epistles. John was born in Harpham, Yorkshire, England. His feast is on 7 May.



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