Osgyth

Summary

Osgyth is a human^[1]. Born in Quarrendon^[2], she… she died on January 1, 653^[3]. She worked as a nun^[4]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• Osgyth was born in Quarrendon^[2].
• Osgyth died on January 1, 653^[3].
• Osgyth died on 655^[6].
• Osgyth's father was Frithuwold of Chertsey^[7].
• Osgyth's mother was Wilburga of Mercia^[8].
• Osgyth was married to Sighere of Essex^[9].
• A child of Osgyth was Offa of Essex^[10].
• Osgyth held citizenship in Kingdom of Mercia^[11].
• Osgyth worked as a nun^[4].
• Osgyth is recorded as female^[12].
• Osgyth's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• Osgyth's Commons category is recorded as Osgyth^[14].
• Osgyth's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint^[15].
• Osgyth's feast day is recorded as October 7^[16].
• Osgyth's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[17].

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Origins and Family

Osgyth was born in Quarrendon^[2]. Her father was Frithuwold of Chertsey^[7]. Her mother was Wilburga of Mercia^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Osgyth's professions included nun^[4].

Personal Life

Osgyth was married to Sighere of Essex^[9]. A child of her was Offa of Essex^[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 653^[3] and 655^[6].

Why It Matters

Osgyth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[5] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[18] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[19]

FAQs

Where was Osgyth born?

Osgyth's place of birth was Quarrendon^[2].

Who were Osgyth's parents?

Osgyth's father was Frithuwold of Chertsey^[7]. Osgyth's mother was Wilburga of Mercia^[8].

Who was Osgyth married to?

Osgyth's spouses include Sighere of Essex^[9].

What did Osgyth do for work?

Osgyth worked as nun^[4].