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Eloi, St (or St Eligius) (c. 590–660)| French saint and metalworker, who became master of the mint in Paris and adviser to the Frankish monarchs Clotaire II and Dagobert I. In 640 he became bishop of Noyon, and he is famous as the founder of many monasteries and hospitals. He is the patron of jewellers and goldsmiths. His feast day is on 1 December. |
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