Benno
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Summary
Benno was born on January 1, 1010[1], in Hildesheim[2]. He died on June 16, 1106[3], in Meissen[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Frauenkirche[7]
- Mother: Bezela[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Meissen[10], bishop[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Benno[14]
- Canonization status: Catholic saint[15]
- Religious order: Benedictines[16]
- Given name: Benno[17]
- Feast day: June 16[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:Benno[19]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Dresdner Hefte[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
- Subject has role: patron saint[25]
- P14578: 28024[26]
- P14585: 80842[27]
- P14608: 118509144[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Benno include St. Benno's Church[29], a parish church[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1895[32] and Kościół Św. Benona[33], a church building[34], in Poland[35].
Why It Matters
Benno has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Entities named for him include St. Benno's Church[29], a parish church[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1895[32] and Kościół Św. Benona[33], a church building[34], in Poland[35].
FAQs
Where was Benno born?
Benno's place of birth was Hildesheim[2].
Where did Benno die?
Benno died in Meissen[4].
Who were Benno's parents?
Benno's mother was Bezela[8].
What did Benno do for work?
Benno worked as a Catholic priest[5].