Angilbert
8th- and 9th-century Frankish poet, diplomat and saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the author of "Verses on the Battle that was Fought at Fontenoy", see Angelbert.
Angilbert, Count of Ponthieu (c. 760 – 18 February 814)[1] was a noble Frankish poet who was educated under Alcuin and served Charlemagne as a secretary, diplomat, and son-in-law. He is venerated as a pre-Congregation saint and is still honored on the day of his death, 18 February.
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Angilbert | |
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Abbot of the Monastery of St Richarius Count of Ponthieu | |
Born | c. 760 |
Died | 18 February 814 Centule, Austrasia, Francia |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Beatified | Pre-Congregation |
Canonized | 1100 by Pope Urban II |
Feast | 18 February |
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