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Seven Champions of Christendom
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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The name given in medieval tales to the seven national saints - of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, Spain and Italy - i.e. Saints George, Andrew,`.. Patrick, David, Denis, James and Anthony. The classical version of their achievements is that of Richard Johnson (1 573 - c. 1659), Famous Historie of the Seaven Champions of Christendom (3 parts, 1596, 1608, 1610: many editions). The oldest known copy is dated 1597; there is also a poetical version by Sir George Buc (published 1623).
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Seven Champions of Christendom'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/s/seven-champions-of-christendom.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Seven Champions of Christendom'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/s/seven-champions-of-christendom.html. 1910.
