Historical FigureMale
Medard z Noyon
born 475
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMedardus or Medard was the Bishop of Noyon. He moved the seat of the diocese from Vermand to Noviomagus Veromanduorum in northern France. Medardus was one of the most honored bishops of his time, often depicted laughing, with his mouth wide open, and therefore he was invoked against toothache.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 469
Salency
Date of death
June 8, 560
Noyon
Occupations & fields
Catholic priestmissionarybishop
- Field and occupation
- katolický biskup a svatý
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