Angilbert


Angilbert
Abbot of the Monastery of St Richarius
Count of Ponthieu
Bornc. 760
Died18 February 814
Centule, Austrasia, Francia
Venerated inCatholic Church
BeatifiedPre-Congregation
Canonized1100 by Pope Urban II
Feast18 February

Angilbert, Count of Ponthieu (c. 760 – 18 February 814)[1] was a noble Frankish poet who was educated under Alcuin and served Charlemagne as a secretary, diplomat, and son-in-law. He is venerated as a pre-Congregation saint and is still honored on the day of his death, 18 February.