Edward, King of England, approximately 1003-1066

The patron saint of St. Edward's University. A statue of of St. Edward was donated to the university on October 13, 1962 by Anita Zapalac im memory of Louis Zapalac, father of Robert Zapalac, class of 1962. That date was the 900th anniversary of Edward's death and is St. Edward's feast day, which has also been established as St. Edward's University Founders Day.

From the description of Edward the Confessor collection, 1962-1985. (St. Edward's University Library). WorldCat record id: 53876361