Adalbert of Prague

Bohemian missionary and saint (c.956–997)
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Adalbert of Prague was born in 956 in Libice nad Cidlinou[1][2][3] and died on April 23, 997 in Vistula Lagoon[1]. He was a Catholic priest and writer[4][5] and a member of the Catholic Church[4]. From 982 onward he held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Prague.

Adalbert of Prague

Summary

Adalbert of Prague is a human[1]. His place of birth was Libice nad Cidlinou[2]. He was born on 956[3]. He died in Vistula Lagoon[4]. He died on April 23, 997[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Adalbert of Prague was born in Libice nad Cidlinou[2].
  • Adalbert of Prague passed away in Vistula Lagoon[4].
  • Adalbert of Prague was born on 956[3].
  • Adalbert of Prague was born on 956[9].
  • Adalbert of Prague died on April 23, 997[5].
  • Adalbert of Prague died on 997[10].
  • Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral[11].
  • Adalbert of Prague's father was Slavník[12].
  • Adalbert of Prague's mother was Střezislava[13].
  • Adalbert of Prague held citizenship in Duchy of Bohemia[14].
  • Adalbert of Prague worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Adalbert of Prague's professions included writer[7].
  • Adalbert of Prague held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Prague[15].
  • Adalbert of Prague's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Adalbert of Prague is recorded as male[17].
  • Adalbert of Prague's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Adalbert of Prague's family is recorded as Slavník dynasty[19].
  • Adalbert of Prague's Commons category is recorded as Adalbert of Prague[20].
  • Adalbert of Prague's canonization status is recorded as saint[21].
  • Adalbert of Prague's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[22].
  • Adalbert of Prague's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[23].
  • Adalbert of Prague's diocese is recorded as Roman Catholic Diocese of Nitra[24].
  • Adalbert of Prague's given name is recorded as Vojtěch[25].
  • Adalbert of Prague's feast day is recorded as April 23[26].
  • Adalbert of Prague's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Adalbert of Prague[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Libice nad Cidlinou[2], Adalbert of Prague… Recorded date of birth include 956[3]. His father was Slavník[12]. His mother was Střezislava[13].

Education

Adalbert of Prague studied under Adalbert[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. Adalbert of Prague held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Prague[15].

Personal Life

Adalbert of Prague's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 23, 997[5] and 997[10]. Adalbert of Prague died in Vistula Lagoon[4]. Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adalbert of Prague include Esztergom Basilica[29], a minor basilica[30], in Hungary[31], founded in 1001[32]; St. Adalbert's church[33], a church building[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1001[36]; St. Adalbert's Basilica, Buffalo[37], a church building[38], in United States[39], founded in 1891[40]; St. Adalbert's Church, Königsberg[41], a church building[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1904[44]; St Adalbert's Church and Convent of Benedictine (Minsk)[45], a church building[46], in Belarus[47]; and Church of Saint Adalbert in Wrocław[48], a church building[49], in Poland[50].

Why It Matters

Adalbert of Prague ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,138 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to him include Hospodine, pomiluj ny[53], a Christian hymn[54]. Entities named for him include Esztergom Basilica[29], a minor basilica[30], in Hungary[31], founded in 1001[32]; St. Adalbert's church[33], a church building[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1001[36]; St. Adalbert's Basilica, Buffalo[37], a church building[38], in United States[39], founded in 1891[40]; St. Adalbert's Church, Königsberg[41], a church building[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1904[44]; St Adalbert's Church and Convent of Benedictine (Minsk)[45], a church building[46], in Belarus[47]; and Church of Saint Adalbert in Wrocław[48], a church building[49], in Poland[50].

FAQs

Where was Adalbert of Prague born?

Born in Libice nad Cidlinou[2], Adalbert of Prague…

Where did Adalbert of Prague die?

Adalbert of Prague passed away in Vistula Lagoon[4].

Who were Adalbert of Prague's parents?

Adalbert of Prague's father was Slavník[12]. Adalbert of Prague's mother was Střezislava[13].

What did Adalbert of Prague do for work?

Adalbert of Prague worked as Catholic priest[6] and writer[7].

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  1. [2] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Evolución del Calendario Romano postconciliar (1969–2014). wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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