It’s believed St George was a real person, but he wasn't English. He probably came from a place called Cappadocia, in modern-day Turkey. And instead of being a knight, he was a Roman soldier ...

he wasn’t a knight at all. Instead, he was more likely an officer in the Roman army, according to English Heritage.

St George's Day is celebrated in England on 23 April, reputed to be the day of George's martyrdom in 303.

A day commemorating (supposed) dragon slaying and tales of knighthood - it’s only St George’s Day. The national day is acknowledged by many Christian churches and dedicated to the patron saint ...