"Breakspear was a young, impoverished lad from England, with no family connections, no money, and it was quite remarkable ...

The day celebrates the patron saint of England - St George, who is known as a national hero, martyr and for the legend of him slaying a dragon. King Edward III made St George the Patron Saint of ...

St George was made the Patron Saint of England by King Edward III when he formed the Order of the Garter in his name in 1350. Despite not being English himself, St George was seen as embodying the ...

England adopted St George as its patron saint in the 14th century during the reign of King Edward III. He was chosen for his virtues of courage, honour, and chivalry, which resonated with ...

The day celebrates the patron saint of England - St George, who is known as a national hero, martyr and for the legend of him slaying a dragon. King Edward III made St George the Patron Saint of ...

The day is dedicated to the patron saint of England, St George ... among other things. In 1348, King Edward III gave St George a special position as a patron saint of the Order of the Garter ...

King Edward III declared St George the Patron Saint of England when he established the Order of the Garter in his name back in 1350. Despite not being English, St George was seen as a figure who ...

But despite the global focus on events in Rome, few realise that England once produced a Pope ... Pope following the death of Pope Eugenius III, remaining in the post until his death in 1159.