Saint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, Cantigernus or Cyndeyrn Garthwys, lived from 528 to 13 January 614. He is the patron saint and founder of the City of Glasgow.

When did St Mungo live?

Saint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, Cantigernus or Cyndeyrn Garthwys, lived from 528 to 13 January 614. He is the patron saint and founder of the City of Glasgow.

When did Saint Mungo found Glasgow?

Later life. In around 570 AD, King Rhydderch of Strathclyde defeated King Morken and invited Mungo back to the area. Mungo’s church then became the center of a large community called “Glas-gu” or “green place/hollow”, from which emerged Glasgow.