Aventinus of Tours
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About Aventinus of Tours
Aventinus of Tours was a French.
Aventinus was a hermit and friend of Thomas Becket. Living the life of a hermit in Tours, France, before being ordained a deacon by Thomas Becket, and subsequently accompanied him to the Synod of Tours in 1163.
After the martyrdom of Thomas Becket in 1170, Aventinus settled in Touraine, France, where he remained until his death, in 1180.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Aventinus of Tours?
hermit
When was Aventinus of Tours born?
Aventinus of Tours was born in Great Britain.
When did Aventinus of Tours die?
Aventinus of Tours died in 1180 in Saint-Avertin.
What nationality was Aventinus of Tours?
Aventinus of Tours was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Aventinus of Tours
· DBpedia: Aventinus of Tours
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aventinus of Tours. https://biography.guide/aventinus-of-tours/
MLA: "Aventinus of Tours." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aventinus-of-tours/.
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