Wuna of Wessex
Queen of the West Saxons
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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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.
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