Angilbert
Angilbert | |
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| Abbot of the Monastery of St Richarius Count of Ponthieu | |
| Born | c. 760 |
| Died | 18 February 814 Centule, Austrasia, Francia |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Beatified | Pre-Congregation |
| Canonized | 1100 by Pope Urban II |
| Feast | 18 February |
Angilbert, Count of Ponthieu (c. 760 – 18 February 814) was a noble Frankish poet who was educated under Alcuin and served Charlemagne as a secretary, diplomat, and son-in-law. He is venerated as a pre-Congregation saint and is still honored on the day of his death, 18 February.