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Carney & Wehofer Family
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 Abt 975 - Yes, date unknown
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| Name |
Holy Hermit Of The Forest Of Govert Of FALAISE |
| Born |
Abt 975 |
| Gender |
Male |
| _UID |
4ADC1BC65CD44C00922CE3216ECD796D66A9 |
| Died |
Yes, date unknown |
| Person ID |
I10639 |
Carney Wehofer 2024 Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
5 Feb 2012 |
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| Notes |
- Herleve is said to have been extremely beautiful, and was not yielded to the young Count by her father without considerable reluctance. The proposal, made to him by "a discreet ambassador,'' was received with the greatest indignation; but on consulting, we are told, his brother, who was a holy hermit in the neighbouring forest of Govert or Gouffern, a man of great sanctity,
"Ne fust un suen frere, un seint hom
Qui ont de grand relligion.
Qu'en Govert ont son armitage."
Beno?t de Sainte-More.
Source: lorenfamily.com
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