Adalbert
French saint, archbishop and missionary (c.910–981)
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Summary
Adalbert was born on 910[1] in Lorraine[2]. He died on June 20, 981[3], in Zscherben[4]. He worked as a historian[5], monk[6], Catholic priest[7], amanuensis[8], and missionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 910[11]
- Place of burial: Magdeburg[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: archbishop[14]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[15], abbot[16]
- Student: Adalbert of Prague[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Noble title: Prince-Bishop[20]
- Commons category: Adalbert von Magdeburg[21]
- Canonization status: saint[22], Catholic saint[23]
- Religious order: Benedictines[24]
- Given name: Adalbert[25]
- Feast day: June 20[26]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Kościelna encyclopedia[29], Zedler, Großes vollständiges Universallexicon aller Wissenschaften und Künste[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[31]
- Writing language: Latin[32]
- P14483: s/san-adalberto-de-magdeburgo[33]
Why It Matters
Adalbert has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Adalbert born?
Adalbert's place of birth was Lorraine[2].
Where did Adalbert die?
Adalbert died in Zscherben[4].
What did Adalbert do for work?
Adalbert worked as a historian[5], monk[6], Catholic priest[7], amanuensis[8], and missionary[9].