Saint Grimbald was a Benedictine abbot also called Grimwald, invited to England by King Alfred the Great in 885. Grimbald arrived in England and declined the see of Canterbury, preferring to remain a monk. He became the abbot of New Minster Abbey at Winchester appointed by King Edward the Elder. Grimbald is credited with restoring learning to England. A Benedictine is a person who follows the Rule of St Benedict. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my [birth]right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Events Vikings besiege Paris Stephen VI elected pope Oldest known mentioning of Baky Births Emperor Daigo of Japan Deaths Pope Adrian III April 6: Saint Methodius, bishop and Bible translator Categories: 885 ... Canterbury is a cathedral city in east Kent in South East England and is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Primate of All England and nominal head of the Anglican Communion. ... Winchester is a city in southern England, with a population of around 40,000 within a 3 mile radius of its centre. ...
Alfred of England was impressed with the man's holiness, and when he ascended the throne, Alfred asked Grimbald to come to England to share his knowledge and holiness.
Grimbald arrived in England around 885, and impressed many with his knowledge of Scripture, his skill in music, and his holiness.
Grimbald helped found the University of Oxford, and served as its first professor of divinity.
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