About Bercthun
Lived 601 – 736. Bercthun was an English monk.
Bercthun of Beverley (died 15 May 733) also known as Bertin, Britwin, Berhthu and Beorhthun, was an eighth century Anglo-Saxon saint.
He was a Benedictine monk of Beverley, a disciple of John of Beverley and Bede's informant about much of Bede's history regarding Beverley. Latter in life he became the Abbot of Beverley. He was also known from the secgan hagiographies.
A bust of Bercthun is thought to be kept in the British Library.
Be died on the 15 May 733, on which day his feast was locally kept. A feast day was celebrated locally in his honour on the date of his death.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bercthun?
8th-century Christian saint
When was Bercthun born?
Bercthun was born in 601.
When did Bercthun die?
Bercthun died in 736.
What was Bercthun's occupation?
Bercthun was a monk.
What nationality was Bercthun?
Bercthun was English.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bercthun. https://biography.guide/bercthun/
MLA: "Bercthun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bercthun/.
Chicago: "Bercthun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bercthun/.
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