The 23rd of April marks St. George's Day where we celebrate the patron saint of England, but who was St. George? But who was the dragon-slaying soldier named George who became the patron saint of England? Era: Roman Empire (Roman Era) (27 BC - AD 330) St George, Patron Saint of England The English army of around nine thousand were vastly outnumbered by the 36 thousand French troops and the demoralised English fully expected to die that day. The curator told Iain that "had a particular appeal to English kings who enjoyed fighting battles" for what he stood for as a Christian and as a symbol of good triumphing evil. However, Saint David and Patrick of Wales and Ireland both died of natural causes. Despite being England’s patron saint, it’s widely believed that he was born in Cappadocia – now part of modern day Turkey. She went on to elaborate and point out that it is "very easy for people to comprehend the idea of good triumphing evil" and this is the main reason why English kings decided George to be their patron saint. It’s thought St George killed the beast on the flat-topped Dragon Hill in Uffington, Berkshire, where it is said that no grass now grows where the dragon’s blood trickled down. "Soon after his death, George was venerated as a saint, with a feast day on 23 April, the supposed day of his martyrdom," said Dr Carter. George is also patron saint of many other countries including Portugal, Germany and Greece. Use the LBC app to listen to Live radio for LBC & LBC News, "I've built a business over a decade and Rishi Sunak now, Iain Dale and LBC's Ben Kentish give their instant, A second lockdown will "achieve nothing," says furious, Iain Dale questions Tory MP on the PM's new coronavirus, David Cameron responds to accusations he "ran away" after, Justice Minister defends controversial Brexit Bill after, Theresa May Refuses To Say If She'd Vote For Brexit In, Iain Forgets Camera Is On During Frustrating Labour, How Iain Dale Convinced Jeremy Corbyn To Run For Labour, Culture Secretary admits 'teething problems' with failing, Sir David Lidington: Government should 'be more open, Let university students go home for Christmas, Labour, Police 'determined to find justice' for Sgt Matt Ratana, Sir David Attenborough gifts Prince George with, Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme, Utter incompetence: embarrassment as Covid app only part, Public Health expert confirms universities haven't dealt. St George’s Day quotes ‘This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.’ Iain wanted to know if it was true that St. George "never actually came to England", to which Ms Eavis confirmed. Iain was captivated by this fact, suggesting that "we ought to be making a lot more of today's St George's Day" after finding out that he was an ally against disease. "He was crucified, racked, broken on the wheel, boiled alive and poisoned.