Biography
Hildeman of Beauvais
About Hildeman of Beauvais
Hildeman is listed among the early bishops of Beauvais.
The Catholic notice identifies him as a former monk of Corbie who became bishop in 821. It records his participation in the councils of Paris in 829 and Beauvais in 844. The same notice cautions that the praise surrounding his life preserves his reputation for holiness more clearly than a detailed historical account.
His local feast is listed on December 16.
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