Wharever happened to St Edmund, the original Patron Saint of England? Venerated at the end of the 9th Century, after being captured and murdered by Vikings.
The result of political manoevering in 1348, Edward III founded a new order of chivalry, the Knights of the Garter. Edward made St George the patron of the Order and also declared him Patron Saint of England.
So now you know ..... St George is the Johnny-come-lately imposter.
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Wharever happened to St Edmund, the original Patron Saint of England?
Venerated at the end of the 9th Century, after being captured and murdered by Vikings.
The result of political manoevering in 1348, Edward III founded a new order of chivalry, the Knights of the Garter.
Edward made St George the patron of the Order and also declared him Patron Saint of England.
So now you know ..... St George is the Johnny-come-lately imposter.
;o)