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(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
Source: WordNetErfurt was first mentioned in 742, as Saint Boniface founded the diocese. Source: Internet
He was defeated near Augsburg in 743 but continued to rule until his death in 748. citation citation Saint Boniface completed the people's conversion to Christianity in the early 8th century. Source: Internet
The school celebrates Saint Boniface on 5 June each year. Source: Internet