Boniface, also known as Saint Boniface, was an English missionary and bishop who played a crucial role in spreading Christianity in what is now Germany during the 8th century. He is often referred to as the "Apostle of the Germans" for his efforts in converting the Germanic tribes to Christianity and establishing churches and monasteries. Born around 675, Boniface was educated in a monastery and later became a monk. He was sent to Frisia and then to Germany, where he worked tirelessly to organize the church and promote Christian teachings. He was martyred in 754 while on a missionary journey, and his legacy continues to influence Christianity in Europe.