| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Alban, Saint |
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(ôl´b n) (KEY) , 3d or 4th cent., traditionally the first British martyr. He lived and died at Verulamium, now St. Albans. In 793 an abbey was founded there in his honor. Feast: Roman Catholic Church, June 22; Church of England, June 17. |
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