Eadwold of East-Anglia
Anglo-Saxon prince and saint
Also called Edwold
Born (c835) – Died (Aug 29, c900) at Cerne in Dorset
Father – Alkmund of East-Anglia
Mother – Sivara of Wessex
Eadwold never married and gave up his right to the throne in order to embrace the religious life
He became a monk and hermit, residing on a hill near Cerne in Dorset
St Eadwold was venerated (Aug 29)