About Leobinus
Lived 450 – 557 (aged 106–107). Leobinus was a presbyter and bishop.
Saint Leobinus (died 14 March 557) was a hermit, abbot, and bishop. Born in a peasant family, he became a hermit and a monk of Micy Abbey before being ordained a priest. He was then elected abbot of Brou and in 544, became Bishop of Chartres, succeeding Etherius with the consent of king Childebert I.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leobinus?
Hermit, abbot, and bishop
When was Leobinus born?
Leobinus was born in 450 in Poitiers.
When did Leobinus die?
Leobinus died on 14 March 557 in Chartres.
What was Leobinus's occupation?
Leobinus was a presbyter and bishop.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leobinus. https://biography.guide/leobinus/
MLA: "Leobinus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leobinus/.
Chicago: "Leobinus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leobinus/.
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