Clodoald

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Clodoald (524 - c. 560), better known as Saint Cloud, was the son of King Chlodomer of Orleans. One of three brothers, he was targeted for assassination by his uncle Clotaire I. His two brothers, Theodoald and Gunther, were killed by Clotaire when they were ten and nine respectively -- Clodoald survived by escaping to Provence. He later became a hermit and a disciple of Saint Severinus. He established a holy place near Paris at Nogent-sur-Seine; after his death and canonization, the village hosting his tomb was renamed Saint-Cloud. He is reputed to have performed many miracles. His feast day is September 7.