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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Boetius
- Variants
- Boetius (Latinised)
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Saint Buite, 6th-century founder of Mainistir Bhuithe (Monasterboice) in County Louth, after whom the great monastic site is named.
The story behind Buite
Saint Buite founded the monastery at Monasterboice, famed for its 10th-century high crosses including Muiredach's Cross, regarded as one of the masterpieces of Insular art.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century Irish saint.
Did you know?
Saint Buite gave his name to Monasterboice (Mainistir Bhuite) in County Louth.
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