Alban, St, the first martyr of Britain, was born at Verulam in the 3d century, and after having long lived as a heathen, was converted to Christianity. He suffered martyrdom in 283 or 305; and his anniversary is celebrated on the 22d June. The town of St Albans (q.v.), which bears his name, is believed to stand either on the site of his birthplace, or the scene of his martyrdom.
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