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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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    Trip to Coast

    36 day trip to coast.