About Philip Berruyer
Lived 1200 – 1260. Philip Berruyer was a French catholic priest.
Philip Berruyer (died 1260 of natural causes) was bishop of Orléans in 1234, and then archbishop of Bourges from 1236 until his death. He was responsible for overseeing much of the building work on Bourges Cathedral, though the identity of the architect or chief mason is unknown.
William of Bourges was his uncle. He is a Catholic saint, feast day 9 January, beatified in the thirteenth century.
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Who was Philip Berruyer?
French archbishop and saint
When was Philip Berruyer born?
Philip Berruyer was born in 1200 in Tours.
When did Philip Berruyer die?
Philip Berruyer died on 9 January 1260 in Bourges.
What was Philip Berruyer's occupation?
Philip Berruyer was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Philip Berruyer?
Philip Berruyer was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Berruyer. https://biography.guide/philip-berruyer/
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