Bernward 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].