Saint Leobard (Libert)
Originally from Auvergne, Leobard renounced an arranged marriage after the death of his parents to dedicate himself to God. He established himself as …
First name and chronology
Leobard
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Leobard, between 501 and 618; the most famous is Saint Leobard, celebrated on January 18th.
Chronology of the name Leobard
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 501-600 Saint Leobard (Libert) Originally from Auvergne, Leobard renounced an arranged marriage after the death of his parents to dedicate himself to G…
- 553-618 Saint Leobard (Leuvart) A disciple of Saint Columbanus, Leobard founded the Abbey of Marmoutier in Alsace in the early 7th century on a royal es…