Saint Brinolfo Algotsson Biography
Saint Brinolfo Algotsson Profile. Born: N/A in Sweden, Europe. Worked in Sweden. Died: 6 February 1317 in Skara, Sweden. Feast Day is celebrated on February 6.
Saint Brinolfo Algotsson Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Sweden of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary work |
| Place of Work | Sweden |
| Date of Death | 6 February 1317 |
| Place of Death | Skara, Sweden |
| Feast Day | February 6 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pope Alexander VI in 1498AD |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
St. Brinolfo Algotsson Biography
St. Brinolfo Algotsson was the son of Algot Brynolfsson. He schooled at the cathedral of Skara, Sweden and also in Paris, France being lectured by Saint Thomas Aquinas.
He had an extra knowledge in theology and Canon law and afterward became the Bishop of Skara in 1278 where he served for 38 years. Brinolfo became very active in the country’s political life ensuring that the needs and teachings of the church became part of public policy.
He supported missionaries in Sweden until when King Magnus Ladulas forced him to exile in 1288 AD.
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