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Holy Hermit Of The Forest Of Govert Of FALAISE[1]
Abt 975 - Yes, date unknown-
Name Holy Hermit Of The Forest Of Govert Of FALAISE Birth Abt 975 Gender Male _UID 4ADC1BC65CD44C00922CE3216ECD796D66A9 Death Yes, date unknown Person ID I10639 Carney Wehofer July 2025 Last Modified 5 Feb 2012
Father Burgess Of FALAISE, b. Abt 950 d. Yes, date unknown Family ID F5335 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - Herleve is said to have been extremely beautiful, and was not yielded to the young Count by her father without considerable reluctance. The proposal, made to him by "a discreet ambassador,'' was received with the greatest indignation; but on consulting, we are told, his brother, who was a holy hermit in the neighbouring forest of Govert or Gouffern, a man of great sanctity,
"Ne fust un suen frere, un seint hom
Qui ont de grand relligion.
Qu'en Govert ont son armitage."
Beno?t de Sainte-More.
Source: lorenfamily.com
- Herleve is said to have been extremely beautiful, and was not yielded to the young Count by her father without considerable reluctance. The proposal, made to him by "a discreet ambassador,'' was received with the greatest indignation; but on consulting, we are told, his brother, who was a holy hermit in the neighbouring forest of Govert or Gouffern, a man of great sanctity,
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Sources - [S397] J.K. Loren Dec 8 2003, J. K. Loren.
- [S397] J.K. Loren Dec 8 2003, J. K. Loren.