About Desideratus
Lived 480 – 554 (aged 73–74). Desideratus was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Desideratus or Desiderius of Verdun (, also Didier; 480 – 8 May 554) was Bishop of Verdun in France from 529 to 554. He is venerated as a Catholic saint, with his feast day on 23 August.
Life Desideratus was a member of the aristocratic Gallo-Roman family of Syagrii, the son of Gundobaud of Burgundy, and the father of Saint Syagrius of Autun. The name of Desideratus' wife is unknown; she is said to have been "a noble woman from Toulouse," possibly a daughter of Vandal King Gesalec. According to some sources they had four children: and had him tortured, removed from office, and forced to flee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Desideratus?
bishop of Verdun
When was Desideratus born?
Desideratus was born in 480 in Dijon.
When did Desideratus die?
Desideratus died on 8 May 554 in Verdun.
What was Desideratus's occupation?
Desideratus was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Desideratus of Verdun
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