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Umberto goes to Wessex

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  • Off to Wessex

    Off to Wessex
    Charles arrives to guide Umberto to Wessex.

  • Umberto is born

  • Monkhood

    Monkhood
    Umberto is given to Monte Cassino by his parents.

  • Scriptorium involvement

    Scriptorium involvement
    Umberto is an active member in the monastery. He reaches the level of manuscript copying.

  • Alfred the Great

    Alfred the Great
    Umberto is sent for to go to Alfred the Great's court to help Christianize his people through education.

  • Saracens attack

    Saracens attack
    Monte Cassino was sacked, Umberto fled to nearby cave.

  • Arrival at Osney Abbey

    Arrival at Osney Abbey
    After 1 day at sea and 2 days walking the group arrives in Oxfordshire.

  • Abbotship

    Abbotship
    Umberto is named abbot of Osney Abbey.

  • Death

    Death
    Umberto dies peacefully and is venerated as a saint.

  • Lemon Groves

    Lemon Groves
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