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No, St. Patrick was an actual person. However, there are many tales and legends that have grown up around the story of this saint.
St Patrick himself is not a folk tale. Some stories about him (for example, the one about "driving the snakes out of Ireland") may be.

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St. Patrick was a real bishop in the 5th century in Ireland. However, there are a number of myths surronding his life.

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