Samson, Abbot

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• Samson of Tottington — (b. at Tottington, near Thetford, in 1135; d. 1211) was an English Benedictine monk who became Abbot of Bury St. Edmunds.LifeAfter taking his M.A. in Paris, Samson returned to Norfolk and taught in the school at Bury St. Edmunds. In 1160 the… …   Wikipedia

• Samson of Brechin — is the first known Bishop of Brechin. He appears as a witness in a charter granted by King David I of Scotland to the community of Deer, recorded in the notitiae in the margins of the Book of Deer . [Kenneth H. Jackson (ed), The Gaelic Notes in… …   Wikipedia

• Samson, Saint — • Biography of this Welsh born abbot, reluctant bishop, confessor. Died about 565 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Samson of Dol — Saint Samson of Dol (born late 5th century) was a Christian religious figure who is counted among the seven founder saints of Brittany. Born in southern Wales, he died in Dol de Bretagne, a small town in north Brittany.LifeSamson was of noble… …   Wikipedia

• St. Samson —     St. Samson     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Samson     Bishop and confessor, born in South Wales; died 28 July, 565 (?). The date of his birth is unknown. His parents whose names are given as Amon of Dyfed and Anna of Gwynedd, were of noble …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Jocelyn de Brakelond — (d. 1211), English monk and author of a chronicle narrating the fortunes of the monastery of Bury St. Edmunds between 1173 and 1202. He is only known through his own work.He was a native of Bury St. Edmunds; he served his novitiate under Samson… …   Wikipedia

• Douai School — Motto Dominus mihi adjutor (Latin: The Lord is my aid ) Established 1615 (re founded 1818 and 1903) Closed 1999 Type Independent Religion Roman Catholic …   Wikipedia

• biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …   Universalium

• William de St-Calais — Infobox bishopbiog name =William de St Calais religion =Catholic See =Diocese of Durham Title = Bishop of Durham Period = 1081–1096 Predecessor = William Walcher Successor =Ranulf Flambard ordination = bishops = post = Abbot of St Vincent, Le… …   Wikipedia