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Columbanus was an Irish missionary and saint. Born on 543 in Leinster, Columbanus died on 23 November 615 in Bobbio.
Positions held include abbot. Notable works include De mundi transitu and Letters.
With a Wikipedia article in 44 languages, Columbanus is No. 24,012 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 543, Leinster
- Died
- 23 November 615, Bobbio
- Country
- Ireland
- Known as
- Monk, missionary, writer
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Medieval Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 44
Did you know
72
Lived to 72.
2
Two people in the Index born in Leinster, with Diarmait Mac Murchada.
44
Has a Wikipedia article in 44 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Abbot
Notable works
Notable works
- De mundi transitu
- Letters
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