Cloud (Clodulphe, Or Flondulphe), Saint,
an early French prelate, was born in 597. He was the son of St. Arnoul and of the blessed Duds. lie was educated at the court of the kings of Austrasia. St. Cloud married. Ahmaberta, and had several children. He became minister of the state of Austrasia, and in 656 was elected by the people as successor of bishop Goda of Metz. The martyrology of Metz assigns his decease June 8, 656. His day is June 8. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.
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