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The Venerable Bede: life of the week
Who was Bede? Why was he 'venerable'? And was he really the 'Father of English History'? Michelle P Brown charts the life of the extraordinary monk, author and teacher
- Dr David Musgrove, FSA
Published: November 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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The Venerable Bede was a monk who lived in Northumbria 1300 years ago, but his influence reached far beyond the confines of his monastic home. In fact, he is remembered today as the 'Father of English History'. In this 'life of the week' episode, David Musgrove explores the life and long-lasting legacy of this early medieval scholar and saint, in the expert company of Professor Michelle P Brown.
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(Ad) Michelle P Brown is the author of Bede and the Theory of Everything (Reaktion Books, 2023).
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Authors
Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director
David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra
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