Adam of Bremen
11th-century German historian and chronicler
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Summary
Adam of Bremen was born on 1100[1] in Meissen[2]. He died on 1085[3]. He worked as a theologian[4], historian[5], writer[6], geographer[7], and canon[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,467 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Occupation: chronicler[11]
- Notable work: Gesta Hammaburgensis ecclesiae pontificum[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Adam von Bremen[15]
- Given name: Adam[16]
- Described at URL: https://medieval.wiki.uib.no/Adam_Bremensis[17]
- Floruit: 1100[18]
- Described by source: Hamburg Biographies[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Encyclopedic Lexicon[21], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Kościelna encyclopedia[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], The Catholic Encyclopedia[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[31], Latin[32]
- Different from: Adamus[33]
- Start of work period: 1074[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[35]
Why It Matters
Adam of Bremen has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include Gesta Hammaburgensis ecclesiae pontificum[38], a literary work[39].
FAQs
Where was Adam of Bremen born?
Adam of Bremen was born in Meissen[2].
What did Adam of Bremen do for work?
Adam of Bremen worked as a theologian[4], historian[5], writer[6], geographer[7], and canon[8].