Event: Miracle, Tomb-making/openingSebbe 1.post-mortem miracle of coffin
Scholarly Info
| Description |
The coffin in which they wanted to put Sebbe 1's body was initially too short. Afterwards, however, it appeared to be of the right length to fit the body. |
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Primary Source Info
| Original Text |
sarcofagum congruae longitudinis ad mensuram corporis ... |
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Notes:
*Even a pillow could be put in behind the head.
Persons associated with this Event:
- Agent:
Sebbe 1
(King of the East Saxons, c.664-c.694)
- Witness:
Wealdhere 2
(Bishop of London, 693–705x716) : He was standing there
- Witness:
Sigeheard 1
(King of the East Saxons, son of Sebbe 1, c.694-c.705x?) : He was standing there
- Witness:
Anonymi 658
(Crowd that witnessed the miracle of Sebbe 1's coffin) : Crowd of people who were present at the miracle
Locations associated with this Event: