William Pinchon
| Saint William Pinchon | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Saint-Brieuc | |
| Born |
1175 Saint-Alban, France |
| Died | 1234 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | 24 March 1247 by Pope Innocent IV |
| Feast | 29 July |
William Pinchon, also known as William of Saint-Brieuc (1175 - 1234), was Bishop of Saint-Brieuc. Born in the province of Brittany, France, he was appointed Bishop of Saint-Brieuc, in 1220. He was forced into exile by the Duke of Brittany, living for a while in Poitiers, only returning in 1230.[1]
References
- ↑ St. William of Saint-Brieuc Catholic Online
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