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Guibert of Gembloux

Guibert of Gembloux, Frankish abbot (b. 892)
Saint Guibert (892 - 23 May 962) is the founder of Gembloux Abbey, in Gembloux (Namur, Belgium). He was canonized in 1211. Saint Guibert's Day is observed on 23 May.

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