Historical FigureMale
Samson opat z Dol
died 565
About this person
Wikipedia SummarySamson of Dol was a Welsh saint, who is also counted among the seven founder saints of Brittany with Pol Aurelian, Tugdual or Tudwal, Brieuc, Malo, Patern (Paternus) and Corentin. Born in southern Wales, he died in Dol-de-Bretagne, a small town in north Brittany, and was the nephew of Athrwys ap Meurig.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 490
Glamorgan
Date of death
July 28, 565
Citizenship
Wales
Occupations & fields
presbyter
Other notable figures named Samson
Get inspired by other figures bearing this name across history and modern times.
