Werburgh was a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon princess and nun who served as the fourth Abbess of Ely. Born in Stone to King Wulfhere of Mercia and Queen Ermenilda, she was educated by her mother and several prominent female relatives. She spent much of her life in the cloister and was noted for her efforts in reforming various English convents. She died in 699 or 700 and is remembered as the patron saint of Chester.