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Saint Ninnoc or Ninnog of Breton, also known as Nenooc, Nennoca, Nennocha, Ninnoc, Ninnocha, and Gwengustle, was an early medieval abbess born in Wales who died in Brittany. The text of Vita Sanctae Ninnocae, preserved in the Cartulary of Quimperlé, provides knowledge of her life and work.

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Occupation: nun
Position held: abbess
Citizenship: Brittany
Born: 450
Died: 467

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Ninnoc

5th‑century Welsh‑Breton abbess, Christian saint, founder of a double monastery in Brittany, and reputed protector of women and the poor

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Occupation: nun
Position held: abbess
Citizenship: Brittany
Born: 450
Died: 467

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