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St. Genevieve
This saint who was born in the 5th century saved the city of Paris from an attack by Atilla and the Huns by leading its citizens in a "prayer marathon." She later managed to bravely negotiate the release of prisoners when Paris was besieged by King Childeric I. It's no surprise that she became the patron saint of the French capital.
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