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This Celtic saint began his career as a simple shepherd boy. He entred the monastery of Melrose in 651 and in 664 became prior of Lindisfarne
He was Bishop of Lindisfarne twice, and a hermit on the Farne Islands
His relics were moved to Durham Cathedral in 1104
25 May, 1659
Richard Cromwell resigns
Oliver Cromwell's son and heir paves the way for Restoration of the Monarchy
The last monarch of Britain to be called Emperor of India
He ruled from 1936-1952
He was the father of Elizabeth II