Saint Emeric of Hungary
Also known as
Americus, Emerick, Emmerich, Emmericus, Henricus
Profile
Born a prince, the son of Saint Stephen of Hungary. Spiritual student of Saint Gerard Sagredo. Married in 1022. Known for his personal piety and austerity.
Born
1007 in Veszprém, Hungary
Died
killed by a boar while hunting on 2 September 1031 in Hungary
Canonized
5 November 1083 by Pope Gregory VII
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