Fulk of Pavia
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Feastday: October 26 1164 - 1229
Bishop of Pavia, Italy, born in Piacenza, of Scottish descent. After studying in Paris, France, he became the bishop of Piacenza and was then sent to Pavia by Pope Honorius III.
| Saint Fulk | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Pavia | |
| Born | 1164 Piacenza, Italy |
| Died | 1229 |
| Honored in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 26 October |
Fulk of Pavia was born at Piacenza, Italy in 1164 and died 1229. Fulk's parents were Scottish. He was appointed to a canonry in Piacenza. Then, after his studies in Paris, he became archpriest and bishop of Piacenza.
Six years later he was transferred by Honorius III to the see of Pavia, which he occupied for 13 years. He was cannonised and his feast day is 26 October.
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