Saint Robert or Rigobert
Archbishop of Reims in the 8th century, Rigobert was a model of ecclesiastical discipline and charity. Although he baptized Charles Martel, he was dri…
First name and chronology
Robert
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Robert, between 698 and 1963; the most famous is Saint Rigobert, celebrated on January 4th.
Chronology of the name Robert
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 698-800 Saint Robert or Rigobert Archbishop of Reims in the 8th century, Rigobert was a model of ecclesiastical discipline and charity. Although he bapti…
- 801-900 Saint Robert of Bingen Son of a Christian mother and a pagan duke, Robert distinguished himself from childhood by his exceptional charity towar…
- 1045-1116 Blessed Robert of Arbrissel Robert of Arbrissel was a famous Breton preacher and reformer of the 11th century, founder of the Order of Fontevraud. A…
- 1050-1100 Saint Robert of La Chaise-Dieu Born into the nobility of Aurillac, Robert was a canon at Brioude before founding the famous Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu in …
- 1542-1621 Venerable Robert Bellarmine Born in 1542, Robert Bellarmine was a Jesuit, cardinal, and Archbishop of Capua, renowned for his talents as a theologia…
- 1823-1888 Robert Spiske A Polish priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Hedwig, Robert Spiske dedicated himself to the e…
- 1843-1903 Roberto Giovanni Roberto Giovanni (1903-1994) was a Brazilian Stigmatine lay brother, renowned for his humility, his charity towards the …
- 1898-1963 Robert Schuman A French statesman and one of the founding fathers of the European Union, Robert Schuman lived his political commitment …
All records linked to Robert
Saint Robert of Bingen
Son of a Christian mother and a pagan duke, Robert distinguished himself from childhood by his exceptional charity towards the poor. After a pilgrimag…
Blessed Robert of Arbrissel
Robert of Arbrissel was a famous Breton preacher and reformer of the 11th century, founder of the Order of Fontevraud. After a life as a hermit and ap…
Saint Robert of La Chaise-Dieu
Born into the nobility of Aurillac, Robert was a canon at Brioude before founding the famous Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu in Auvergne in 1050. Under the Ru…
Venerable Robert Bellarmine
Born in 1542, Robert Bellarmine was a Jesuit, cardinal, and Archbishop of Capua, renowned for his talents as a theologian and controversialist against…
Robert Spiske
A Polish priest and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Hedwig, Robert Spiske dedicated himself to the education of orphans and helpin…
Roberto Giovanni
Roberto Giovanni (1903-1994) was a Brazilian Stigmatine lay brother, renowned for his humility, his charity towards the sick and the poor, and his Mar…
Robert Schuman
A French statesman and one of the founding fathers of the European Union, Robert Schuman lived his political commitment as a true lay apostolate in th…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Robert's feast day?
The feast of Robert is celebrated on January 4th, in memory of Saint Rigobert.
How many saints are named Robert?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Robert, including Saint Rigobert, Robert of Arbrissel, Saint Robert, Saint Robert and Robert Bellarmine.
Who is the most famous saint named Robert?
The most famous saint named Robert is Saint Rigobert (7th century).