About Namatius
Lived 485 – 559 (aged 73–74). Namatius was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Namatius (died 558/60) was the rector of Provence under the Merovingians and later bishop of Vienne from c. 552 until his death in office. He is probably identical to the person with the same name recorded among the attendants at the Council of Orange in 529.
Namatius' wife, Euphrasia, became a nun after his death. She was noted for her generosity to the poor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Namatius?
French bishop of Vienne
When was Namatius born?
Namatius was born in 485.
When did Namatius die?
Namatius died in 559 in Vienne.
What was Namatius's occupation?
Namatius was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Namatius (bishop of Vienne)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Namatius. https://biography.guide/namatius-catholic-priest/
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