Boulogne-Sur-Mer / St. Patrick's Native Town

The author surveys historical, hagiographical, and local evidence to argue that the apostle commonly associated with Ireland was likely born in the coastal region of northern Gaul. He examines variant medieval Lives, the saint's own writings, place-name and topographical details, local traditions and genealogical claims, and discussions about parental status and captivity. The book traces accounts of abduction, return, and missionary activity, weighs competing theories and textual readings, and presents documentary and archaeological clues that together make a native origin in the Boulogne area a plausible hypothesis.