Gregor of Tours
Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours
538 — 594
Quick Facts
Profession
Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours
Born
December 2, 538
Died
594 (age ~56)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, historian, Catholic priest
Born in Clermont-FerrandDied in Tours
538
Born in Clermont-Ferrand (0538-12-02)
573
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Tours
594
Died in Tours
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Gregory of Tours was a Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours during the Merovingian period and is known as the "father of French history". He was a prelate in the Merovingian kingdom, encompassing Gaul's historic region.
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Who is Gregor of Tours?+
Gregory of Tours was a Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours during the Merovingian period and is known as the "father of French history". He was a prelate in the Merovingian kingdom, encompassing Gaul's historic region.
What does the name Gregor mean?+
The name Gregor means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is of German origin.
When was Gregor of Tours born?+
Gregor of Tours was born on December 2, 538.
When did Gregor of Tours die?+
Gregor of Tours died in 594, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.
The name Gregor is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gregor — December 2, 538
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Traveled far to stand where you stood. Worth every step.
— a pilgrim
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