What was the role of St. Augustine after leading missionaries from Rome to spread Christianity in the south of England?

Okay, let's talk about St. Augustine and his impact on Christianity in England. In 597 AD, Pope Gregory the Great sent Augustine and a group of missionaries from Rome to convert the Anglo-Saxons, who were largely pagan at the time. They landed in Kent, in the south of England, and were received by King Ethelbert, whose wife Bertha was already a Christian. Augustine successfully converted Ethelbert and many of his subjects. Now, here's the key: Augustine's mission was to establish a formal church structure. He wasn't aiming to become a king or the patron saint of England (that's St. George, much later!). He also didn't establish the Church of England, which came about much later during the Reformation. Instead, he established his base in Canterbury and became the very first Archbishop of Canterbury. This position is the most senior religious figure in the Church of England, even today. So, while he was instrumental in spreading Christianity, his specific role was to become the Archbishop, solidifying the church's presence and leadership in the region.