Gangulphus of Burgundy

Saint Gangulf was a courtier of Burgundy in the eighth century, killed on 11 May 760 and venerated as a martyr by the Catholic Church. He is commemorated on 11 May.

Of his historical existence only a single document is preserved: a deed from the court of King Pepin the Short, dated 762, which shows that he was a great landowner, whose family dominated the region and held much power.

Gangulf decided to give up his wealth and live as a hermit. Even so, he was killed by his wife's lover, who wished to be rid of him as an obstacle to their sinful relationship. The sources we have do not say more.