Tremorus of Brittany, also known as ''Trémeur'', ''Treveur'', and ''Tromeur'', is a sixth-century child martyr venerated by the

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. He was baptized by his mother against his stepfather's wishes. His baptismal name was Gildas, after Gildas the Wise, and given the title Trech-meur ("great victory" in Breton) to distinguish him from the older Gildas. He was murdered by his stepfather Count Conmore while being educated at a monastery in Carhaix,

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. Conmore killed the boy because he hated Christianity. He was the son of Triphina (Triphena), who retired to a convent after her son's murder, and was taught by Gildas the Wise.

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6th-century Christian saints 6th-century Breton people Christian child saints Medieval Breton saints Medieval murder victims {{saint-stub