Albert of Riga

Summary

Albert of Riga is a human^[1]. He was born in Bexhövede^[2]. He was born on 1160^[3]. He died in Riga^[4]. He died on January 17, 1229^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Albert of Riga's place of birth was Bexhövede^[2].
• Albert of Riga passed away in Riga^[4].
• Albert of Riga was born on 1160^[3].
• Albert of Riga was born on January 1, 1165^[10].
• Albert of Riga died on January 17, 1229^[5].
• Burial took place at Great Cemetery^[11].
• Albert of Riga's father was NN de Bekeshovede^[12].
• Albert of Riga held citizenship in Duchy of Saxony^[13].
• Albert of Riga worked as a politician^[6].
• Albert of Riga worked as a Catholic priest^[7].
• Albert of Riga worked as a Catholic bishop^[8].
• Albert of Riga held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Livonia^[14].
• Albert of Riga held the position of diocesan bishop^[15].
• Albert of Riga held the position of auxiliary bishop^[16].
• Albert of Riga held the position of bishop^[17].
• Albert of Riga's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[18].
• Albert of Riga is recorded as male^[19].
• Albert of Riga's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Albert of Riga's family is recorded as Buxhoeveden family^[21].
• Albert of Riga's Commons category is recorded as Albrecht von Buxthoeven^[22].
• Albert of Riga's canonization status is recorded as saint^[23].
• Albert of Riga's given name is recorded as Albert^[24].
• Albert of Riga's feast day is recorded as January 30^[25].
• Albert of Riga's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[26].
• Albert of Riga's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert of Riga's place of birth was Bexhövede^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1160^[3] and January 1, 1165^[10]. His father was NN de Bekeshovede^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Livonia^[14]; diocesan bishop^[15], an ecclesiastical occupation^[28]; auxiliary bishop^[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[29]; and bishop^[17], an ecclesiastical occupation^[30].

Personal Life

Albert of Riga's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[18].

Death and Burial

Albert of Riga died on January 17, 1229^[5]. He died in Riga^[4]. He is buried at Great Cemetery^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albert of Riga include Albert Street^[31], a street^[32], in Latvia^[33].

Why It Matters

Albert of Riga ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

Entities named for him include Albert Street^[31], a street^[32], in Latvia^[33].

FAQs

Where was Albert of Riga born?

Albert of Riga was born in Bexhövede^[2].

Where did Albert of Riga die?

Albert of Riga passed away in Riga^[4].

Who were Albert of Riga's parents?

Albert of Riga's father was NN de Bekeshovede^[12].

What did Albert of Riga do for work?

Albert of Riga worked as politician^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8].