Bernward of Hildesheim

German Roman Catholic bishop of Hildesheim
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Summary

Bernward of Hildesheim was born on January 1, 960[1], in Duchy of Saxony[2]. He died on November 20, 1022[3], in Hildesheim[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Dietrich von Sachsen[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Position held: diocesan bishop[10], Roman Catholic Bishop of Hildesheim[11]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Bernward of Hildesheim[14]
  • Canonization status: The Venerable[15], Catholic saint[16]
  • Given name: Bernward[17]
  • Feast day: July 20[18]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Bernward of Hildesheim[19]
  • Commons gallery: Bernward of Hildesheim[20]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
  • Name in native language: Bernward[25]
  • Consecrator: Willigis[26]
  • Different from: Bernard of Hildesheim[27]
  • Subject has role: bishop[28]
  • Sibling: Judith von Ringelheim[29]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Bernward of Hildesheim include Cross of Bernward[30], a Christian cross[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1130[33].

Why It Matters

Bernward of Hildesheim has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Cross of Bernward[30], a Christian cross[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1130[33].

FAQs

Where was Bernward of Hildesheim born?

Bernward of Hildesheim's place of birth was Duchy of Saxony[2].

Where did Bernward of Hildesheim die?

Bernward of Hildesheim passed away in Hildesheim[4].

Who were Bernward of Hildesheim's parents?

Bernward of Hildesheim's father was Dietrich von Sachsen[8].

What did Bernward of Hildesheim do for work?

Bernward of Hildesheim worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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