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Saint Giles
Athens, Greece
St. Giles, also known as Aegidius, Aegidus, Aigeides, Aigigios, Egidio, Egidius, Egydius, Gil, Gilg, Gilgen, Gilgian, Gilles, Ilg, Ilgen, Jilg, was born into a wealthy noble family in Athens, Greece. After the death of his parents, he chose to renounce his wealth and dedicate his life to helping the poor.
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