Oswald was King of Northumbria from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint, of whom there was a particular cult in the Middle Ages.
Christian feast day: Oswald of Northumbria
On August 5, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Oswald of Northumbria. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of August 5, one of 464 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on August 5, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 2 June 2026.
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