For other people of this name, see Bonitus

Bonitus

Bonit or Bonitus may refer to:*Bonitus , abbot of Monte Cassino*Bonitus , 7th century Frankish bishop*Bonitus , 4th century Frankish general...

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Saint Bonitus (623–706) was born in France and held a number of important positions including being appointed governor of Marseilles in 667. He began a short tenure as bishop of Clermont in 689. He resigned because of questions about the validity of his election. He became a recluse after his resignation.

He was known to be an intimate friend of Sigebert III

Sigebert III

Sigebert III was the king of Austrasia from 634 to his death; probably on 1 February 656, or maybe as late as 660. He was the eldest son of Dagobert I....

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Genesius, Count of Clermont

Genesius, Count of Clermont was a noble of Gaul and reputed miracle worker.According to the lessons of the Breviary of the Chapter of Camaleria , he was of noble birth; his father's name is given as Audastrius, and his mother's is Tranquilla...

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