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What is the significance of Saint Alban in British history?

  • He was a king

  • He was a warrior

  • He is considered the British protomartyr

  • He was a Roman General

Answer

Saint Alban is considered the British protomartyr because he was the first Christian in Britain to be martyred for his faith. He was a Roman soldier who converted to Christianity and was executed by the Roman authorities for refusing to worship the Roman gods.
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