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Eigron

b. 401

Welsh pre-congregational saint

Monk

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About Eigron

Born 401. Eigron was a monk.

Saint Eigron was a pre-congregational saint of medieval South Wales.

He was the brother of Saint Gwenafwy whom he travelled to Cornwall with, a brother to Gildas and a son of Caw of Strathclyde. He was the Patron Saint of Llanigon, Wales and founded a Church in Cernyw.

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Important facts

Born

401

Birth century

5th century

Occupation

Monk

Also known as

Saint Eigron, St. Eigron, St Eigron

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eigron?

Welsh pre-congregational saint

When was Eigron born?

Eigron was born in 401.

What was Eigron's occupation?

Eigron was a monk.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eigron

· Wikidata: Q17984884

· DBpedia: Eigron

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eigron. https://biography.guide/eigron/

MLA: "Eigron." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eigron/.

Chicago: "Eigron." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eigron/.

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