Background
He was born at Meung-sur-Loire, where he passed his early days.
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Baldric Dol
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After a course of studies at the school of Angers, he entered the Abbey of Bourgueil in Anjou, where he became abbot in 1079. In addition to his various official duties, he was an active participant in the loose association of regional Latin literary writers known today as the Loire School. In 1107 he received from Pope Paschal II the see of Dollar
He assisted at all the councils held in his day, traveled several times to Rome, and left an account of a journey to England.
He exercised considerable activity in reforming monastic discipline. The last years of his life were spent in retirement.
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January 5, 1130 (aged 80) -
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France