Family Mother
Tailech
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q622095 · wikidata
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Finnian of Clonard
0470-01-01 – 0549-00-00
Life & Legacy
Finnian of Clonard ('Cluain Eraird') – also Finian, Fionán or Fionnán in Irish; or Finianus and Finanus in its Latinised form (470–549) – was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him. Finnian of Clonard (along with Enda of Aran) is considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism.
Occupation & Career
monk, teacher
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
Twelve Apostles of Ireland
Verified Legacy Record
Family Sibling
Ríoghnach of Kilrainy
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q622095 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q622095 — wikidata View source
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