Eligius

Roman Catholic bishop and saint

† 0660-12-04 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 31 language Wikipedias

License & source

Public domain · Wikidata

Life

Eligius was born on June 11, 588 (Julian calendar) in Chaptelat and died on December 1, 660 (Julian calendar) in Noyon, aged 72. Recorded occupations: Catholic priest, goldsmith, writer and Catholic bishop. Country of citizenship: Franciaf. Positions held include bishop.

At a glance

Born: June 11, 588 (Julian calendar) · Chaptelat
Died: December 1, 660 (Julian calendar) · Noyon
Age at death: 72
Citizenship: Franciaf
Occupations: Catholic priest, goldsmith, writer, Catholic bishop
Positions held: bishop
Wikipedia editions: 31 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

About this signature

This image of Eligius's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to Saint Eligius. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 0660: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q360798 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Eligius on Wikipedia.

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