About Hermogius
Lived 900 – 942. Hermogius was a catholic priest.
Hermogius was a Benedictine bishop, and uncle to Pelagius of Cordova.
Born at Tui, Spain, Hermogius founded Labrugia Monastery in Spanish Galicia in 915. Shortly afterwards he was taken prisoner by the Moors after their recent conquest of the area. Hermogius was released when his nephew, Pelagius took his place as a hostage for the Moors. Pelagius would later suffer death as a martyr, with Hermogius retreating to Ribas del Sil, where he would eventually die, in 942.
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Who was Hermogius?
bishop
When was Hermogius born?
Hermogius was born in 900 in Tui.
When did Hermogius die?
Hermogius died in 942 in Palacios del Sil.
What was Hermogius's occupation?
Hermogius was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Hermogius?
Hermogius's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Leon.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hermogius. https://biography.guide/hermogius/
MLA: "Hermogius." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hermogius/.
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