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British monk and saint (c. 450/500 – c. 570)
Gildas (English pronunciation: /ˈɡɪldəs/, Breton: Gweltaz; c. 450/500 – c. 570) – also known as Gildas Badonicus, Gildas fab Caw (in Middle Welsh texts
Gildas
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys (Breton: Lokentaz) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Inhabitants of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Gildas (Breton: Sant-Weltaz) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. Inhabitants of Saint-Gildas are called
Saint-Gildas
The Saint Gildas Point (French: Pointe Saint-Gildas, Breton: Beg Gweltaz) is a rocky point located on the Côte de Jade, in the far west of the Pays de
Pointe_Saint-Gildas
Saint Gildas the Albanian also known as Gildas the Scot, is a spurious early British saint. Apparently identical with Saint Gildas (known as Gildas the
Gildas_the_Albanian
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Saint-Gildas-des-Bois (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒilda de bwa] ; Breton: Gweltaz-Lambrizig) is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western
Saint-Gildas-des-Bois
Subprefecture and commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Saint-Nazaire (French: [sɛ̃ nazɛːʁ] ; Breton: Sant-Nazer; Gallo: Saint-Nazère/Saint-Nazaer) is a port town and commune in the Loire-Atlantique department
Saint-Nazaire
hermit and a disciple of Saint Gildas. Tradition relates that in the year 538 Bieuzy went up the Blavet valley in the company of Gildas (who had previously
Saint_Bieuzy
Breton ruler, king of Dumnonia (fl. c. 540)
present in the assembly included Saint Hervé the blind poet and perhaps also Saint Samson of Dol, Saint Gildas, and Saint Teilo of Glamorgan. Against Conomor
Conomor
Prefecture and commune in Centre-Val de Loire, France
monks of the abbey of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, founded in Brittany by Saint Gildas, to bring his relics to the abbey of Saint-Gildas of Châteauroux that they
Châteauroux
Duke of Brittany from 1221 to 1286
interred in the church abbey of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys. Theobald (1247 – died young), interred in the church abbey of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys. Eleanor (1248 –
John_I_of_Brittany
1931 ship capsizing off the French coast
ship capsized and sank almost immediately off Pointe Saint-Gildas, across the Loire from Saint-Nazaire. Only 7 survivors were pulled from the water,
Saint-Philibert_disaster
Topics referred to by the same term
Gaius Laelius Sapiens (c. 188 BC-?), a Roman statesman Gildas Sapiens, a designation for Saint Gildas (c. 500–570), a 6th-century British cleric Felis sapiens
Sapiens
British protomartyr
However, Verulanium was not mentioned by Constantius. A later British writer, Gildas, wrote around 547 and referred to 'Alban of Verulanium' and gave a recognisable
Saint_Alban
5th-century ruler in Sub-Roman Britain
the proud tyrant ("superbus tyrannus") said in Gildas to have invited the Saxons (who Bede, but not Gildas, says were led by Hengist and Horsa) to aid him
Vortigern
Person who holds values of ancient Romans
Martin Grabmann; also a canonized saint. Gildas (fl. early 6th century), Romano-British clergyman, writer and saint. Justinian I "the Great" (482?–565)
Last_of_the_Romans
monastery "apud Mons Ruvisium" (the Ancient Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys abbey), on Vannes gulf. During this period, Gildas helped in stopping the conflict between
Waroch_I
Bay in Loire-Atlantique, Vendée
vast maritime arc on the French Atlantic coast running from the Pointe Saint-Gildas (south of the Loire estuary) to Beauvoir-sur-Mer and is enclosed by the
Bay_of_Bourgneuf
12th-century French monastery
Holy Spirit. In 1125 Abelard was elected by the monks of the Abbey at Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, near Vannes, Brittany, to be their abbot. He turned the Paraclete
Abbey_of_the_Paraclete
Breton Benedictine hermit and abbot
Saint Felix of Rhuys (died 1038) was a Breton Benedictine hermit and abbot, who re-founded Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys Abbey. Felix was born of wealthy parents
Felix_of_Rhuys
Legendary king of the Britons
According to the Life of Saint Gildas, written in the early-12th century by Caradoc of Llancarfan, Arthur is said to have killed Gildas's brother Hueil and to
King_Arthur
American actress and comedian (1946–1989)
Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American actress and comedian. Radner was one of the seven original cast members of the NBC sketch
Gilda_Radner
6th century sermon by Gildas
century by the British religious polemicist Gildas. It is a sermon in three parts condemning the acts of Gildas' contemporaries, both secular and religious
De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae
De_Excidio_et_Conquestu_Britanniae
Lemenez Île Loaven Île Maudez Mez de Goëlo Île Milliau Île Saint-Gildas Îlot Saint-Michel Île Saint-Riom Sept Îles archipelago Ar Moudennoù Île Bonno Le Cerf
List_of_islands_of_France
Prefecture and commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Brieuc (French: [sɛ̃ bʁijø] ; Breton: Sant-Brieg [sãnt ˈbriːɛk]; Gallo: Saint-Berieu) is a city in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern
Saint-Brieuc
Legendary Welsh wizard
clan leader named Myrddin, confused with the Ambrosius spoken of by Saint Gildas. At the same time, however, Geoffrey also turned Ambrosius Aurelianus
Merlin
Arrondissement in Pays de la Loire, France
(44139) Saint-André-des-Eaux (44151) Saint-Brevin-les-Pins (44154) Sainte-Anne-sur-Brivet (44152) Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne (44189) Saint-Gildas-des-Bois
Arrondissement of Saint-Nazaire
Arrondissement_of_Saint-Nazaire
Rome v. Gallic Veneti, naval, Roman victory
army overlooked the battle from cliffs nearby, possibly in modern-day Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys. The battle occurred close to shore allowing Caesar and his
Battle_of_Morbihan
one of the numerous sons of Caw of Prydyn and brother to Saint Gildas. The Latin Life of Gildas by Caradoc of Llancarfan describes Hueil as an "active warrior
Hueil_mab_Caw
German stronghold in World War 2
Batz-sur-Mer. A similar battery was located south of the Loire on the Pointe Saint-Gildas. Between these two batteries were other more modest calibre guns, in
Saint-Nazaire_pocket
List of communes in France
communes du Pays de Blain Communauté de communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Communauté de communes Sèvre et Loire Communauté de communes
Communes of the Loire-Atlantique department
Communes_of_the_Loire-Atlantique_department
Triads A Pictish plunderer and chieftain, killed by Arthur, brother to Saint Gildas Hoel† (Welsh: Howel, Hywel) The Dream of Rhonabwy, Geraint and Enid Son
List_of_Arthurian_characters
Cathedral in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
and taken to Glastonbury; Arthur only recovers her with the help of Saint Gildas. Later versions call the kidnapper Meleagant and name the queen's lover
Modena_Cathedral
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Saint-Herblain Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson
Vieillevigne, Loire-Atlantique
Vieillevigne,_Loire-Atlantique
Subprefecture and commune in Brittany, France
position as Secretary of State of the Navy. At the same time, privateers from Saint-Malo took shelter there. In 1700, the town grew out of l'Enclot following
Lorient
Arthurian villain
King Arthur locates her and prepares to storm the castle, but meanwhile Saint Gildas negotiates her safe return. An early 12th-century monumental carving
Maleagant
Town in Pays de la Loire, France
Saint-Marc-sur-Mer is a seaside resort in France, situated in the commune of Saint-Nazaire (principal place of the arrondissement of Saint-Nazaire, in
Saint-Marc-sur-Mer
Railway station in Redon, France
station Questembert towards Quimper 2 Messac-Guipry towards Rennes 3 Saint-Gildas-des-Bois towards Nantes Malansac towards Vannes 15 Massérac towards Rennes
Redon_station
(Abbaye de Saint-Gildas-de-Bois), monks, Diocese of Nantes (Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, Loire-Atlantique) Abbey of Saint-Gilles-du-Gard otherwise Saint-Gilles
List of Benedictine monasteries in France
List_of_Benedictine_monasteries_in_France
name was Gildas, after Gildas the Wise, and given the title Trech-meur ("great victory" in Breton) to distinguish him from the older Gildas. He was murdered
Tremorus_of_Brittany
King of Dumnonia in sub-Roman Britain
source material, recasting Gildas' reproved kings as successors, rather than contemporaries as in De Excidio. In addition to Gildas, Geoffrey evidently knew
Constantine_(Briton)
Regional rail network
Quimperlé† – Lorient – Hennebont† – Auray – Vannes – Questembert† – Redon – Saint-Gildas-des-Bois† – Pontchâteau† – Savenay† – Nantes 4 Rennes ... Redon ... Nantes
TER_Bretagne
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Préfailles Pradvael Commune Saint Gildas Point Coat of arms Location of Préfailles Préfailles Location within France Show map of France Préfailles Location
Préfailles
French surgeon and biologist (1873–1944)
much of his life, Carrel and his wife spent their summers on the Île Saint-Gildas, [fr] which they owned. After he and Lindbergh became close friends,
Alexis_Carrel
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
circumference stretches 1434 meters. The main towns around Guérande are Saint-Nazaire and Nantes to the East (19 km (11.81 mi) and 80 km (49.71 mi) away)
Guérande
Commune in Centre-Val de Loire, France
the monks of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys in Brittany took as well refuge from Norman raids from 920 to 1008 with the relics of Saint Gildas, and founded another
Déols
in MS. B. Several Saints's Lives: Arthur features in a number of well known vitae ("Lives") of post-Roman saints. Life of Saint Gildas, written in the early
Welsh_mythology
Commune in Brittany, France
become a manor. The Berno Mill was built under the religious community Saint Gildas de Rhuys who exerted its power in the southern part of the main island
Île-d'Arz
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Saint-Herblain (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃t‿ɛʁblɛ̃] ; Gallo: Saent-Erbelaen, Breton: Sant-Ervlan, pronounced [ˈsãnt ɛrvlãn]) is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique
Saint-Herblain
Island in the Bristol Channel, United Kingdom
According to legend, first recorded by John Leland in the 16th century, Saint Gildas, the author of De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae, lived on Steep Holm
Steep_Holm
French social activist (born 1965)
1967 in Guérande. She attended Ecole Saint Gildas in Marzan from 1970 to 1978. She next attended College Saint Joseph La Roche-Bernard from 1978 to 1982
Jacline_Mouraud
5th-century Romano-British warlord
questions. N. J. Higham, author of a book on Gildas and the literary tropes that he used, has suggested that Gildas may have had considerable motive for drawing
Ambrosius_Aurelianus
British 6th-century battle
Gildas, ostensibly the source closest to his own time, was noticed at least as early as a 12th-century hagiography of Gildas which claims that Gildas
Battle_of_Badon
Commune in Brittany, France
Magoar Magor Commune The church of Saint-Gildas Location of Magoar Magoar Location within France Show map of France Magoar Location within Brittany Show
Magoar
French architect
April 7, 1657, he lived in Auray where he built an altar at the Église Saint-Gildas d'Auray [fr]. He then erected an altar in a side chapel of the Dominican
Olivier_Martinet
Commune in Brittany, France
very small, like everywhere else in Morbihan. The port of Saint-Goustan. The church of St Gildas. Built in 1636 and classified as a historic monument, it
Auray
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Loire-Atlantique Arrondissement Saint-Nazaire Canton Pontchâteau Intercommunality Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Government • Mayor (2020–2026)
Sévérac
French actress, screenwriter, comedian and film producer (born 1955)
1987 Sale destin The prostitute Sylvain Madigan 1988 Chouans! Olympe de Saint-Gildas Philippe de Broca 1989 La salle de bain Brigitte John Lvoff À deux minutes
Charlotte_de_Turckheim
1988 French historical adventure film
Stéphane Freiss as Aurèle de Kerfadec Charlotte de Turckheim as Olympe de Saint-Gildas Jean-Pierre Cassel as Baron de Tiffauges Roger Dumas as Bouchard Raoul
Chouans!
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Donan (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ dɔnɑ̃]; Breton: Sant-Donan) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. Inhabitants
Saint-Donan
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Congard Saint-Dolay Sainte-Anne-d'Auray Sainte-Brigitte Sainte-Hélène Saint-Gérand-Croixanvec Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys Saint-Gonnery Saint-Gorgon Saint-Gravé
Lanvaudan
Prefecture and commune in Brittany, France
is no direct line from Vannes to Saint-Brieuc (118 km away in the north of Brittany), so the train from Vannes to Saint Brieuc goes via Rennes, which doubles
Vannes
Commune in Brittany, France
which he owned. Buguélès is also the location of the annual Pardon of Saint Gildas, a significant religious festival, and of the "sunken" chapel of Notre-Dame
Penvénan
French philosopher (c. 1079–1142)
success at St Gildas made Abelard decide to take up public teaching again (although he remained for a few more years, officially, Abbot of St Gildas). It is
Peter_Abelard
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Fiacre Saint-Gildas Saint-Gilles-les-Bois Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marché Saint-Glen Saint-Hélen Saint-Hervé Saint-Igeaux Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
Pabu
Commune in Brittany, France
brightness. Chapelle du Moustoir Rebuilt in 1883, the chapel is dedicated to Saint Gildas, but also to Father Claude Philippe, a non-juring priest, who died in
Locmariaquer
Subprefecture and commune in Pays de la Loire, France
exhibition venue. The Saint-Nicolas parish church was rebuilt after 1850. It is a small replica of the Saint-Nicolas church in Nantes. The Saint-Jean-de-Béré church
Châteaubriant
Fortifications in Vannes, France, built between the 3rd and 17th centuries
Pencastel (Arzon) for the one at Garenne, belonging to the Abbey of Saint-Gildas de Rhuys [fr]. As evidence of the growing importance of this new residence
Ramparts_of_Vannes
Commune in Brittany, France
Alignments. The Pont de Kerisper connects the commune to the neighbouring Saint-Philibert. The current bridge is a replacement, built in 1956, of the previous
La_Trinité-sur-Mer
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Loire-Atlantique Arrondissement Saint-Nazaire Canton Pontchâteau Intercommunality Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Government • Mayor (2020–2026)
Guenrouet
Musical artist
Argentina. Shortly after her death, Gilda was credited by her fans with achieving miracles and some even called her a saint. On her birthday, fans go to her
Gilda_(Argentine_singer)
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Glen (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ɡlɛ̃]; Breton: Sant-Glenn; Gallo: Saent-Glen) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern
Saint-Glen
Subprefecture and commune in Brittany, France
greater than the total population of Guingamp (7,115 inhabitants). The Saint Loup festival, a national competition of Breton dances and international
Guingamp
Welsh island in the Bristol Channel
century AD, it became a retreat for Saint Cadoc, who lived on the island as a hermit for seven years. His friend, Saint Gildas born in the Kingdom of Strathclyde
Flat_Holm
Commune in Brittany, France
part of the Quiberon peninsula, the northern part being the commune of Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. It is primarily known as a seaside resort for French tourists
Quiberon
especially the seven founder-saints of Brittany and Saint Gildas. Many Breton towns are named for these early saints. The Irish saint Colombanus also evangelised
History_of_Brittany
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Fiacre Saint-Gildas Saint-Gilles-les-Bois Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marché Saint-Glen Saint-Hélen Saint-Hervé Saint-Igeaux Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
Pommeret
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
the Late Latin Terra de Chevesché, the former name of nearby Pointe Saint-Gildas. The term Chevesché is a deformation of chevecier-chef, which in ecclesiastical
Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef
Commune in Brittany, France
Trégomeur Tregonveur Commune The church of Saint-Gildas, in Trégomeur Coat of arms Location of Trégomeur Trégomeur Location within France Show map of France
Trégomeur
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Connec (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ kɔnɛk]; Breton: Sant-Koneg) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.
Saint-Connec
Commune in Brittany, France, known for its Neolithic standing stones
create their own commune and parish. The fishermen found the church in Saint-Cornély to be too far from the port, and had one built in a more convenient
Carnac
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Loire-Atlantique Arrondissement Saint-Nazaire Canton Pontchâteau Intercommunality Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Government • Mayor (2020–2026)
Drefféac
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Baule beach is one of the longest beaches in Europe. In 1879, when the Saint-Nazaire-Croisic railroad was conceived by Parisian industrialist Jules-Joseph
La_Baule-Escoublac
Pontchâteau Sainte-Anne-sur-Brivet Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon Sévérac "Décret n° 2014-243 du 25 février 2014
Canton_of_Pontchâteau
to Gildas and a son of Caw of Strathclyde. He was the Patron Saint of Llanigon, Wales and founded a Church in Cernyw. Rev Rice Rees, Welsh Saints or Primitive
Eigron
Plaine-Haute Plélo Plerneuf Plouvara Quintin Saint-Bihy Saint-Brandan Saint-Fiacre Saint-Gildas Saint-Jean-Kerdaniel Saint-Péver Trégomeur Le Vieux-Bourg "Décret
Canton_of_Plélo
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Fiacre Saint-Gildas Saint-Gilles-les-Bois Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marché Saint-Glen Saint-Hélen Saint-Hervé Saint-Igeaux Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
Tramain
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Congard Saint-Dolay Sainte-Anne-d'Auray Sainte-Brigitte Sainte-Hélène Saint-Gérand-Croixanvec Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys Saint-Gonnery Saint-Gorgon Saint-Gravé
Arzon
Town in Wales
Bangor Illtyd ("Illtyd's college"). Saint David, Saint Samson, Saint Paul Aurelian, Saint Gildas, Saint Tudwal, Saint Baglan and king Maelgwn Gwynedd are
Llantwit_Major
3rd-century Romano-British Christian martyrs
2010). "Saint Alban and the Cult of Saints in Late Antique Britain". www.academia.edu. Retrieved 29 September 2014. Gildas. "The Works of Gildas". Wikisource
Julius_and_Aaron
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
one of the first casinos in France (fifth after Dieppe, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Saint-Malo, and Trouville). In 1906, the narrow-gauge Pornic–Paimbœuf railway
Pornic
Island dotted inlet in Western France
Île-aux-Moines Île-d'Arz Vannes Séné Theix Noyalo Le Hézo Saint-Armel Sarzeau Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys Arzon Muirhead, Findlay; Monmarché, Marcel (1928)
Gulf_of_Morbihan
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Saint-Herblain Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson
Gorges,_Loire-Atlantique
Commune in Brittany, France
Bréhatins in French. Héaux de Bréhat Lighthouse Rosedo Lighthouse Chapelle Saint Michel Paon Lighthouse Chapelle Keranroux Verrerie of Brehat La Croix Lighthouse
Île-de-Bréhat
Sixth-century Welsh saint
Life of Gildas (12th century). He was a son of king Caw of Strathclyde, a brother of saints Gildas, and Samson of York and was a student of Saint Illtud
Saint_Eigrad
Commune in Brittany, France
Saint-Fiacre Saint-Gildas Saint-Gilles-les-Bois Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marché Saint-Glen Saint-Hélen Saint-Hervé Saint-Igeaux Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
Plourhan
Commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France
Saint-Congard Saint-Dolay Sainte-Anne-d'Auray Sainte-Brigitte Sainte-Hélène Saint-Gérand-Croixanvec Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys Saint-Gonnery Saint-Gorgon Saint-Gravé
Caden
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Loire-Atlantique Arrondissement Saint-Nazaire Canton Pontchâteau Intercommunality Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Government • Mayor (2020–2026)
Crossac
Commune in Pays de la Loire, France
Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine Saint-Gildas-des-Bois Saint-Herblain Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson
Clisson
Breton form of pilgrimage
dedicated to Saint Gildas at the beginning of June in Trégor, to Saint Guirec, patron of girls about to marry, and to the patron saints of individual
Pardon_(ceremony)
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