What was Saint Denis famous for?

Answer 1

Saint Denis was a missionary to France and the first bishop of Paris. He was beheaded by the Roman govenment in the year 258.

Answer 2

Saint Denis is known for being the bishop of Paris in the 3rd century and for being martyred for his Christian faith. He is considered the patron saint of Paris, and the Basilica of Saint-Denis, where he is buried, became a place of pilgrimage and an architectural masterpiece.