List of Famous people with last name Clairvaux

Bernard of Clairvaux

First Name Bernard

Last Name Clairvaux

Died on August 20, 1153

Born in France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Bernard of Clairvaux, venerated as Saint Bernard, was a Burgundian abbot, and a major leader in the revitalization of Benedictine monasticism through the nascent Order of Cistercians.

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Nivard of Clairvaux

First Name Nivard

Last Name Clairvaux

Born on November 30, 1099

Died on July 31, 1153 (aged 53)

Born in France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Gerard of Clairvaux

First Name Gerard

Last Name Clairvaux

Born on November 30, 1100

Died on January 1, 1138 (aged 37)

Born in France, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Gerard of Clairvaux was the older brother of Bernard of Clairvaux. He was the son of Tescelin le Roux and Aleth de Montbard. When Bernard entered Cîteaux with a group of young relatives and friends in 1112, Gerard did not join him. Instead, he participated in the military life, but was injured during a siege of Grancy and was also imprisoned. During his imprisonment, he decided to enter the monastic life and went to Citeaux after his release.

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