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Bernard of Clairvaux

Burgundian saint, abbot and theologian (1090-1153)

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Bernard of Clairvaux, burgundian saint, abbot and theologian (1090-1153). Born 1091, Fontaine-lès-Dijon, died 1153, Clairvaux Abbey. Kept on 20 August, the day the General Roman Calendar gives to Bernard. Invoked as patron of beekeepers, chandlers, wax melters and refiners. Patron of Alcobaça, Borgoratto Alessandrino, Bosio, Buttigliera d’Asti, Cabanne, Campiano, Carpe, Cascinazza, Castagnola, Castel Rozzone, Chiaravalle, Ciglione, and 26 more places. Religious order: Cistercians.

Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata Q188411.