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Pavia

Ticinum

Where he grew up and where the army took him at fifteen.

In his life

He grew up in Ticinum, where his father was posted. At ten he went to a church and asked to become a catechumen, against his parents’ wishes. At fifteen the army took him from here.

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There today

Pavia lies south of Milan on the river Ticino. Little from Martin’s century is visible, but the town across the river is still called San Martino Siccomario.

On the map

Map of fourth-century Europe showing the places of Martin’s life from Sabaria in Pannonia to Tours in Gaul.
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