THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Columba
6th‑century Gaelic Irish missionary monk, Christian saint, pioneer of Celtic Christianity in Scotland and “Apostle of the Picts”
Columba was born on December 9, 521 in County Donegal and died on June 11, 597, aged 75.
Born
December 9, 521
Columba died aged 75.
Died: June 11, 597
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- County Donegal
- Professions
- monk, missionary
- Citizenship
- Gaelic Ireland
More about Columba
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was Columba when they died?
Columba died aged 75.
When is Columba’s birthday?
Columba’s recorded birthday is December 9.
Where was Columba born?
Columba was born in County Donegal.
When did Columba die?
Columba died on June 11, 597.