Boniface of Crediton, also known as Saint Boniface, was an English missionary and bishop born around 675 AD in Crediton, Devon. He is often referred to as the "Apostle of the Germans" for his significant role in spreading Christianity in what is now Germany. Boniface worked to reform the church and establish monasteries, helping to strengthen the Christian faith in the region. In 722 AD, Boniface was appointed as a bishop and began his missionary work in Frisia and Germany. He is known for his efforts to convert the pagan tribes and for his dedication to education and the establishment of church structures. Boniface was martyred in 754 AD while preaching in Frisia, and he is venerated as a saint in both the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.