Latro of Laon
Frankish bishop
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Saint Latro (literally “Thief”; French: Latron, Larron; c. 499 AD—570 AD) was a Frankish bishop of Laon. He succeeded his father Saint Genebald as bishop of Laon.[2] It is alleged that he was conceived while his father was a bishop.
Saint Latro | |
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Saint Remigius. Painting by Master of Saint Giles. It has been theorized that the 4 figures in the right foreground are Genebald, his wife, and their children Latro and Vulpecula.[1] | |
| Bishop | |
| Born | c. 499 AD Laon, France |
| Died | 570 AD |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |