Gregory of Tours
Gregorius episcopus Turonensis
Biography
From a Senatorial family in Clermont-Ferrand, he was ordained a deacon in 563. In 573, he succeeded his cousin, Bishop Euphronius, in the episcopal seat of Tours and became an influential figure in the Merovingian Church. He died on 17 November 594. His writings are important for the history of his time: 10 books of the History of the Franks, 8 books of Miracles; a hagiographic work, De cursu stellarum ratio; liturgical work, etc.
| Birth date | ? (Clermont-Ferrand) |
|---|---|
| Death date | (Tours) |
| Activity | Tours, Gaule |
| Group of authors | Gaul (up to the 8th century) |