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Name
  
Ursmar Ursmar

Died
  
April 18, 713 AD, Lobbes, Belgium

Ursmar (died 713) was a missionary bishop, appointed abbot of Lobbes by the Frankish king Pippin II.

He may have been of Irish origin; he is credited also with the foundation of Aulne Abbey and Wallers Abbey. He is a Catholic saint, feast day April 19. A Life was written by Heriger of Lobbes.

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Ursmar Wikipedia