Maildubh

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Maildubh[1] was an Irish monk of the seventh century. He in 642[2] settled and founded a school in the west of England. This was in the place that became Malmesbury. He is recorded also at Selwood Forest.[3]

Among his pupils were Aldhelm, the founder of Malmesbury Abbey, and Daniel of Winchester.

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  1. ^ Mailduib, Maeldubh, Maildulf, Meldun.
  2. ^ Malmesbury Memories - A Brief History of Malmesbury
  3. ^ [1], [2]

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