Angilbert, Frankish monk and diplomat (born 760)

Angilbert

8th- and 9th-century Frankish poet, diplomat and saint

Angilbert, Count of Ponthieu was a noble Frankish poet who was educated under Alcuin and served Charlemagne as a secretary, diplomat, and son-in-law. He is venerated as a pre-Congregation saint and is still honored on the day of his death, 18 February.