About Austregisilus
Lived 551 – 624 (aged 72–73). Austregisilus was a French presbyter.
Saint Austregisilus (Outrille, Aoustrille; died 624) was a Frankish bishop and bishop of Bourges from 612 until his death in 624. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day is 20 May.
Life A native of Bourges, he was educated as a courtier, he became an attendant at the Court of King Gontram at Chalon-sur-Saône. However, Austregisilus wanted to become a monk and entered the abbey of Saint-Nizier at Lyon, where he became abbot. He was elected bishop of Bourges in 612.
He ordained Sulpitius the Pious. Saint Amand studied under him.
The villages of Saint-Outrille and Saint-Aoustrille are named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Austregisilus?
Bishop of Bourges
When was Austregisilus born?
Austregisilus was born in 551 in Bourges.
When did Austregisilus die?
Austregisilus died in 624 in Bourges.
What was Austregisilus's occupation?
Austregisilus was a presbyter.
What nationality was Austregisilus?
Austregisilus was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Austregisilus. https://biography.guide/austregisilus/
MLA: "Austregisilus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/austregisilus/.
Chicago: "Austregisilus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/austregisilus/.
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