Chrodegang
8th-century Frankish Bishop of Metz and Catholic saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chrodegang (Latin: Chrodogangus; German: Chrodegang, Hruotgang;[note 1] died 6 March 766 AD) was the Frankish Bishop of Metz from 742 or 748 until his death. He served as chancellor for his kinsman, Charles Martel. Chrodegang is claimed to be a progenitor of the Frankish dynasty of the Robertians. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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Saint Chrodegang | |
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Born | c. 712[1] Hesbaye (modern Belgium), Dioecesis Leodiensis, Austrasia, Kingdom of the Franks |
Died | (766-03-06)March 6, 766 Metz, Kingdom of the Franks |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Major shrine | Gorze Abbey |
Feast | March 6 |
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