Iwig
Breton saint
About Iwig
Lived 655 – 704 (aged 48–49). Iwig was a christian monk and deacon.
Iwig (alternatively Iwi, Iwigius, or Ywi of Lindisfarne) was a saint venerated in Wiltshire, England in the Middle Ages. He was reputedly a Northumbrian monk, said to have died and to have been buried in Brittany. Historian David Dumville called him "the other principal saint of Wilton", in reference to Saint Eadgyth. He was supposedly a follower (alumnus) of Saint Cuthbert.
He is listed in two 11th-century litanies. The Priory of Ivychurch in Wiltshire is thought to have been named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Iwig?
Breton saint
When was Iwig born?
Iwig was born in 655 in Lindisfarne.
When did Iwig die?
Iwig died in 704 in Saint-Yvi.
What was Iwig's occupation?
Iwig was a christian monk and deacon.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Iwig. https://biography.guide/iwig/
MLA: "Iwig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/iwig/.
Chicago: "Iwig." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/iwig/.
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