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Saint Hervé (c. 521 – 556) also known as Harvey Herveus Houarniaule or Huva was a Breton saint of the sixth century. Along with Saint Ives he is one of the most popular Breton saints. His birthplace is stated as being Guimiliau (Gwimilio) (and sometimes as Wales) and his legend states that he was the son of a renowned bard named Hyvarnion a former member of the court of Childebert I. The name of Hervé’s mother was Rivanone. Hervé was born blind.
