Chrodegang
Saint Chrodegang | |
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| Born | c. 712 Hesbaye (modern Belgium), Dioecesis Leodiensis, Austrasia, Kingdom of the Franks |
| Died | March 6, 766 Metz, Kingdom of the Franks |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Gorze Abbey |
| Feast | March 6 |
Chrodegang (Latin: Chrodogangus; German: Chrodegang, Hruotgang; died 6 March 766) was the Frankish Bishop of Metz from 742 or 748 until his death. He served as chancellor for his kinsman, Charles Martel. Chrodegang is claimed to be a progenitor of the Frankish dynasty of the Robertians. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.