Goswin was a Benedictine abbot. Born in Douai in 1082, then in the County of Flanders and since 1668 in France, he studied in Paris and afterwards returned to Douai to teach theology.[1] Goswin then entered Anchin Abbey in 1113, in Pecquencourt, near his hometown, and became a Benedictine monk. In 1130 he was made abbot of Anchin Abbey.[2]
Saint Goswin | |
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| Born | 1086 Douai, County of Flanders |
| Died | 1165 Pecquencourt, County of Flanders |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 9 October |
Goswin died of natural causes in 1165 at Pecquencourt.
References
edit- ^ "Saint Goswin". 10 October 2008.
- ^ "St. Goswin - Saints & Angels".