Saint Gregory of Tours
- Also known as
- George Florentius
- Memorial
- 17 November
- Profile
- Friend of Saint Magnericus.
Bishop of Tours in 573, taking the name Gregory on his ordination.
An excellent bishop for 20 years; Saint Gregory the Great thought highly of him.
Historian and writer; his works are our best historical source for the Merovingian period.
- Born
- 540 at Auvergne, France as George Florentius
- Died
- 594 of natural causes
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
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