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Basolus

555 – 630

French Benedictine monk and hermit

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About Basolus

Lived 555 – 630 (aged 74–75). Basolus was a catholic priest and monk.

Basolus (Basle) (c.555–c.620) was a French Benedictine and hermit. He was born near Limoges, and then became a monk near Verzy. He spent 40 years as a hermit on a hill near Reims.

St-Basle Abbey near Verzy was later named for him. He is a Catholic and Orthodox saint, feast day November 26.

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Important facts

Born
555, Aquitania prima
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Basolus?

French Benedictine monk and hermit

When was Basolus born?

Basolus was born in 555 in Aquitania prima.

When did Basolus die?

Basolus died on 25 November 630 in Reims.

What was Basolus's occupation?

Basolus was a catholic priest and monk.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Basolus

· Wikidata: Q810433

· DBpedia: Basolus

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