Warin from Poitou
Warin von Poitou , (Latinized also Warinus or Gerinus, French also Gairin or Guérin, but also Gerin, Garin and Gerwin) († 679 in Poitou ) was Count of Paris and Count of Poitou. He is a saint and martyr and ancestor of the powerful noble family of the Guidons .
family
Like him, his father Bodilon was Count of Paris, his mother Sigrada of Alsace was later canonized. He was married to Gunza von Trier .
Life
Warin, born in Autun, grew up at the court of Chlothar II . He was the Frankish governor in the province of Poitou. Shortly after his brother Leodegar , he was accused of conspiracy against the king and killed.
His Catholic feast day is October 2nd , the Guardian Angel Festival , on which his brother is also venerated.
He had three children:
- Doda of Poitiers (659-678)
- Liutwin (Trier) , Count of Poitier (660 - 722)
- Grimgert , Count of Paris (667)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Warin from Poitou |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Saint and martyr |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 6th century or 7th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 679 |
| Place of death | Poitou |