William Pinchon Saint

William Pinchon, also known as William of Saint-Brieuc, was Bishop of Saint-Brieuc. Born in the province of Brittany, France, he was appointed Bishop of Saint-Brieuc, in 1220. He was forced into exile by the Duke of Brittany, living for a while in Poitiers, only returning in 1230.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1175
Birth place
France , Saint-Alban Côtes-d'Armor
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1234
TitleBishop of Saint-Brieuc

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canonized by
Pope Innocent IV
canonized dateMarch 24, 1247
venerated in
Catholic Church

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William Pinchon on Wikipedia