Gregory of Tours

Summary

Gregory of Tours is a human^[1]. He was born in Clermont-Ferrand^[2]. He was born on November 30, 538^[3]. He died in Tours^[4]. He died on December 17, 594^[5]. He worked as a hagiographer^[6], writer^[7], historian^[8], and Catholic priest^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (856 views/month, #7,040 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Clermont-Ferrand^[2], Gregory of Tours…
• Gregory of Tours's place of birth was Auvergne^[11].
• Gregory of Tours passed away in Tours^[4].
• Gregory of Tours was born on November 30, 538^[3].
• Gregory of Tours died on December 17, 594^[5].
• Gregory of Tours is identified as part of the Roman Gaul ethnic group^[12].
• Gregory of Tours's professions included hagiographer^[6].
• Gregory of Tours worked as a writer^[7].
• Gregory of Tours worked as a historian^[8].
• Gregory of Tours's professions included Catholic priest^[9].
• Gregory of Tours held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Tours^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Gregory of Tours is Historia Francorum^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Gregory of Tours is Vita Patrum^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Gregory of Tours is Liber in gloria martyrum^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Gregory of Tours is Liber de passione et virtutibus sancti Iuliani martyris^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Gregory of Tours is Libri quattuor de virtutibus sancti Martini episcopi^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Gregory of Tours is Liber de miraculis beati Andreae apostoli^[19].
• Gregory of Tours's religion is recorded as Christianity^[20].
• Gregory of Tours's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].
• Gregory of Tours is recorded as male^[22].
• Gregory of Tours's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Gregory of Tours's Commons category is recorded as Gregory of Tours^[24].
• Gregory of Tours's canonization status is recorded as prelate^[25].
• Gregory of Tours's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint^[26].
• Gregory of Tours's given name is recorded as Gregor^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Clermont-Ferrand^[2], a commune of France^[28], in France^[29] and Auvergne^[11], a historical province of France^[30], in Kingdom of France^[31]. Gregory of Tours was born on November 30, 538^[3]. He is identified as part of the Roman Gaul ethnic group^[12].

Education

Studied under Gall of Clermont^[32], a presbyter^[33], 0489–0553^[34], of Francia^[35] and Avit of Clermont^[36], a Catholic priest^[37], 0525–0594^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include hagiographer^[6], writer^[7], historian^[8], and Catholic priest^[9]. Gregory of Tours held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Tours^[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Historia Francorum^[14], a literary work^[39], founded in 0577^[40]; Vita Patrum^[15]; Liber in gloria martyrum^[16]; Liber de passione et virtutibus sancti Iuliani martyris^[17]; Libri quattuor de virtutibus sancti Martini episcopi^[18]; and Liber de miraculis beati Andreae apostoli^[19].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Christianity^[20], a major religious group^[41], founded in 0033^[42] and Catholic Church^[21], a Christian denomination^[43], in Vatican City^[44], founded in 0001^[45], headquartered in Vatican City^[46].

Death and Burial

Gregory of Tours died on December 17, 594^[5]. He died in Tours^[4].

Why It Matters

Gregory of Tours ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (856 views/month, #7,040 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

Works attributed to him include Historia Francorum^[49], a literary work^[50], founded in 0577^[51].

FAQs

Where was Gregory of Tours born?

Gregory of Tours's place of birth was Clermont-Ferrand^[2].

Where did Gregory of Tours die?

Gregory of Tours passed away in Tours^[4].

What did Gregory of Tours do for work?

Gregory of Tours worked as hagiographer^[6], writer^[7], historian^[8], and Catholic priest^[9].