Cædmon
Cædmon was a poet and writer (died 680). He was born in Kingdom of Northumbria and died at Whitby Abbey.
Also recorded as Caedmon
Cædmon
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- Died
- 680 · Whitby Abbey.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Northumbria
- Occupation
- poet · writer
- Known for
- Cædmon's Hymn
- Languages
- Old English · medieval Latin
In this article
Identity
Cædmon is recorded as a citizen of Kingdom of Northumbria. Recorded with the occupation writer. Recorded with the occupation poet.
Dated record
Life and career
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680
Cædmon died at Whitby Abbey.
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Places
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Kingdom of Northumbria.
Birth place
Whitby Abbey.
Death place
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reference work
- “Cædmon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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authority record
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q381292: Cædmon
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