Bede
The Venerable Bede, from whom Bedework takes its name, was a
highly influential monk and scholar from the area of
Northumbria in Britain. In 725AD he wrote the treatise, "On the
Reckoning of Time".
More about Bede:
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Bede Writings on the Calendar
(University of Glasgow, Library Special Collections) - In Our Time: The Venerable Bede (BBC)
Pronunciation:
Bede is pronounced "bead". Bedework, likewise, is pronounced "beadwork".