Blessed Gerbrand of Dokkum
Profile
Premonstratensian monk. Canon of the Premonstratensian monastery in Dokkum, Friesland (in the modern Netherlands. Chosen 4th abbot of the house. Friend of and correspondent with King Louis IX of France. Championed and preached support and participation in the Crusades in Friesland. Died while attending the Premonstratensian general chapter.
Born
- early 13th century in area of the modern Netherlands
- 11 October 1267 at the Premontres mother-house in Laon, France of natural causes
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Gerbrand of Dokkum“. CatholicSaints.Info. 5 September 2016. Web. 17 August 2018. <>