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Dunstan, Saint. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
c.910–88, English monk, archbishop of Canterbury (960–88), b. near Glastonbury. He lived as a monk until called (940) to court by King Edmund of Wessex. He became (943) abbot of Glastonbury and initiated reforms that proved to be a turning point in English religious life. [eng]
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Patron Saints Index: Saint Dunstan
Nephew of Saint Athelm. Monk. Hermit. Bishop of Worcester, and of London. Spiritual director of Saint Wulsin. Reformed church life in 10th century England. Advisor to King Edwy until he advised the king on his profligate sexual ways - which caused the bishop to be exiled. Expert goldsmith, metal-worker, and harpist. Prophet.
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