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Remigius (or Remi) (died 772) [1] was the illegitimate son of Charles Martel and an unknown mistress. He was also the third archbishop of Rouen from 755 to 772. [2]
Saint Remigius of Rouen, also known as Remigio, Remedius, or Remi, was a revered Catholic saint and a notable figure in the medieval Church. He was born in the 8th century, the son of Charles Martel, a prominent Frankish ruler.
REMIGIUS OF ROUEN, ST. Frankish archbishop; d. Rouen c. 772. A natural son of charles martel, he was educated at Court and created archbishop of rouen in succession to Rainfroi c. 754. His brother, pepin iii, sent him on a political mission to Pope paul i in 760, during which he visited also King desiderius of the lombards.
Mar 4, 2023 · Remigius (or Remedius) (died 771) was the illegitimate son of Charles Martel and probably Ruodhaid. He was also the third archbishop of Rouen from 755 to 762. Along with his brothers, he was denied any claim to the legacy of his father.
- circa 730
- January 19, 771 (36-45)
- Austrasia, France
Shop St. Remigius Bishop of Rouen, France, and the natural son of the powerful Frankish leader, Charles Martel. Appointed bishop in 755, he chose as his special objective the introduction of the Roman rite into the Gallic or French Church.
Apostle of the Franks, Archbishop of Reims, b. at Cerny or Laon, 437; d. at Reims, 13 January 533. His feast is celebrated 1 October. His father was Emile, Count of Laon. He studied literature at Reims and soon became so noted for learning and sanctity that he was elected Archbishop of Reims in his twenty-second year.
Saint Remigius of Rouen was son of the famous master of the palace Carlo Martello. In 755 he was made archbishop of Rouen, while his brother Pepin had become king in 751. Worked for the use of the Roman rite in the Gallic Church.
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