Statements (148)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:historical_figure |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Baptism_of_King_Æthelberht
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
Marriage to Bertha of Kent
other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms Alliance with the Frankish Kingdom |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_law_codes
gptkb:St._Augustine_of_Canterbury gptkb:Augustine_of_Canterbury historical legends Kentish culture |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
c. 560
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:St._Augustine's_Abbey
gptkb:St_Augustine's_Abbey |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Eadbald_of_Kent
gptkb:Aethelbert gptkb:Aethelred Aethelwynn |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
the first cathedral in Canterbury
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Pope_Gregory_I
|
| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
Patron of the church
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Christianization of England
Promoted literacy and education Influence on Anglo-Saxon culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
Trade with the continent
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
first English king to convert to Christianity
Significant in the history of Christianity in England |
| gptkbp:death_date |
616
c. 616 |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various historical texts
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
616 AD
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Relations with the Frankish Empire
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Wessex
gptkb:Kentish_royal_family gptkb:House_of_Ivar |
| gptkbp:established |
the first church in Canterbury
Christian laws Christian church in Kent |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:King_Eormenric
gptkb:Eadbald_of_Kent gptkb:Eormenric |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
early medieval period
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
the spread of Christianity in England
|
| gptkbp:has_transformation |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Post-Roman_Britain
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Documented in Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
influenced the development of English identity
Prominent in early English history the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity the early church in England |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Foundation of the English church
foundation of Christianity in England |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Early Middle Ages
|
| gptkbp:historical_role |
Unifier of Kentish tribes
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Key figure in the early medieval period in England
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Bede's_Ecclesiastical_History
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
King Æthelberht of Kent
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Anglo-Saxon England
subsequent kings Christian practices in England |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Roman_Christianity
|
| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
the establishment of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England
|
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
gptkb:temple
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
February 24
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the establishment of ecclesiastical authority in England
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
diplomatic relations with France
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Æthelberht_the_Good
gptkb:legal_reforms diplomatic marriages tolerance towards different religions support of missionaries his role in the Christianization of England peace treaties with neighboring kingdoms |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:Saint_Æthelberht
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
the development of early English law
the early history of Christianity in Britain |
| gptkbp:key_people |
the unification of Kent
|
| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:legal_reforms
supporting education supporting the arts supporting the church diplomatic marriages promoting literacy encouraging trade encouraging pilgrimage establishing peace treaties promoting social order establishing a legal framework fostering alliances Christianization of Kent patronage of churches promoting peace among tribes Establishing the first written laws in England cultural exchange with Rome advancing the role of women in society unifying Kent |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:the_Anglo-Saxons
promoted religious tolerance encouraged the spread of literacy Christianization of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms the history of Kent the transition from paganism to Christianity fostered relations with the Roman church supported the establishment of bishoprics. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on English law
Influence on future English monarchs Legacy of law and governance |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Law_Code_of_Æthelberht
laws of Æthelberht |
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:the_House_of_Ivar
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defended Kent against invasions
|
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Queen_of_Kent
gptkb:Queen_Bertha |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Central figure in the narrative of English Christianity.
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First English king to convert to Christianity
Recognized as a saint in some traditions |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
the history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
King Æthelberht of Kent (father)
King Æthelric of Kent |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
gptkb:Kent
616 c. 590 c. 560 c. 616 56 years c. 590 – 616 |
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Pope_Gregory_I
gptkb:church |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:philosopher
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
wise and just ruler
|
| gptkbp:sacraments |
gptkb:Augustine_of_Canterbury
|
| gptkbp:signatories |
the first Anglo-Saxon law codes
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Conversion to Christianity
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Bertha_of_Kent
gptkb:Queen_Bertha |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Eadbald_of_Kent
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Eadbald_of_Kent
gptkb:King_Eadbald_of_Kent gptkb:Æthelwald |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Symbol of early Christian kingship
|
| gptkbp:territory |
gptkb:Kent
|
| gptkbp:title |
King of Kent
|
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
the church
the arts and education |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
gptkb:legislation
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