Theodard of Maastricht was a seventh-century bishop of Maastricht, in present-day Belgium

Belgium

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. He is known from hagiographical writings from later centuries, in particular one by Anselm of Liège

Anselm of Liège

Anselm of Liège was a chronicler of the eleventh century of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.He was educated at the episcopal school of Liège, and became canon and dean of the cathedral, where he enjoyed the friendship of the bishop of Liège, Wazo...

. He was murdered, probably c.670, on a journey to Childeric II of Austrasia. His nephew, Lambert of Maastricht, succeeded him. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

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 is a direct descendant of Theodard of Maastricht

He is thought to have been a disciple of Remaclus

Remaclus

Saint Remaclus was a Benedictine missionary bishop. He grew up at the Aquitanian ducal court and studied under Sulpitius the Pious, bishop of Bourges. Remaclus became a monk in 625 and was then ordained a priest...

. He is a Catholic saint, feast day 10 September.