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| − | '''Saint Adomnan''' was abbot of [[Iona]] from 679-704 AD. He was the author of a biography of [[ | + | '''Saint Adomnan''' was abbot of [[Iona]] from 679-704 AD. He was the author of a biography of [[Saint Columba]]. He wrote ''The Law of the Innocents'' which protected women and children in time of war and is regarded as an early example of [[Christian]] [[human rights]] law. He is regarded as an important figure in [[Scottish]] and [[Irish]] history. |
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Revision as of 19:41, January 2, 2010
Saint Adomnan was abbot of Iona from 679-704 AD. He was the author of a biography of Saint Columba. He wrote The Law of the Innocents which protected women and children in time of war and is regarded as an early example of Christian human rights law. He is regarded as an important figure in Scottish and Irish history.