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Wuna of Wessex

Queen of the West Saxons

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About Wuna of Wessex

Wuna of Wessex (also known as Wunna, Winna, Wina, and Bonna) was a 7th and 8th-century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman and Christian saint. The name Wuna means "The Joyful One". Her actual name is unknown, but she has been called Wuna since the Middle Ages.

History According to Christian tradition, Wuna was the wife of Richard the Pilgrim and the mother of Willibald, Walpurga, and Winibald. She was from a noble family in Wessex. Some scholars have argued that she was a sister of Boniface.

She died around the year 710; and is venerated in the Catholic Church with a feast day on 7 February.

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Important facts

Born
Kingdom of Wessex
Died
Kingdom of Wessex
Also known as
Winna, Wuna, Wunna, Wina, Bonna

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wuna of Wessex?

queen of the West Saxons

When was Wuna of Wessex born?

Wuna of Wessex was born in Kingdom of Wessex.

When did Wuna of Wessex die?

Wuna of Wessex died in Kingdom of Wessex.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wuna of Wessex

· Wikidata: Q2594962

· DBpedia: Wuna of Wessex

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