William of Norwich, Saint

William of Norwich, Saint
William of Norwich, Saint
William's corpse was found showing signs of a violent death. He is the earliest example of a medieval blood libel saint, having died in 1144. His biographer relied on hearsay, and was 'a man of unlimited credulity.'

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