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Isidor z Madridu

1079 – 1130

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Wikipedia Summary

Isidore the Laborer, born Isidro de Merlo y Quintana, also known as Isidore the Farmer, was a Mozarab farmworker who lived in medieval Madrid. Known for his piety toward the poor and animals, he is venerated as a Catholic patron saint of farmers, and of Madrid; El Gobernador, Jalisco; Condiro Jalisco, La Ceiba, Honduras; and of Tocoa, Honduras. His feast day is celebrated on 15 May.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
November 30, 1078
Madrid
Date of death
May 15, 1130
Madrid
Citizenship

Kingdom of Castile

Occupations & fields
farmeragricultural worker
Field and occupation
španielsky svätec, patrón roľníkov
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