Saint Gregory the Great

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Saint Gregory the Great was the 64th Bishop of Rome from 3 September 590 until his death on 12 March 604. During his papacy, his administration greatly surpassed that of the emperors Maurice and Theodosius in improving the welfare of the people of Rome. Gregory regained papal authority in Spain and France and sent missionaries to England, including Augustine of Canterbury and Paulinus of York.

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When

First attested
590 CE
Attested period
590 – 2020
Historical notes
Bishop of Rome from 590 to 604 CE.

Relationships

allied with
Augustine, Jerome, Ambrose

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Sources

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“commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great (Latin: Sanctus Gregorius Magnus; Italian: San Gregorio Magno), was the 64th Bishop of Rome from 3 September 590 until his death on 12 March 604.”

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“Saint Gregory the Great was also considered the patron of both the state and dynasty in the late 15th century.”

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