Bruno of Cologne

founder of the Carthusian Order (1030–1101)
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Bruno of Cologne
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Bruno of Cologne

Summary

Bruno of Cologne is a human[1]. He was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on January 1, 1030[3]. He died in Certosa di Serra San Bruno[4]. He died on October 6, 1101[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and anchorite[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (482 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bruno of Cologne was born in Cologne[2].
  • Bruno of Cologne passed away in Certosa di Serra San Bruno[4].
  • Bruno of Cologne was born on January 1, 1030[3].
  • Bruno of Cologne died on October 6, 1101[5].
  • Bruno of Cologne held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Bruno of Cologne's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Bruno of Cologne's professions included writer[7].
  • Bruno of Cologne worked as an anchorite[8].
  • Bruno of Cologne held the position of Minister General of Carthusians[11].
  • A notable student of Bruno of Cologne was Anselm of Laon[12].
  • Bruno of Cologne's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Bruno of Cologne is recorded as male[14].
  • Bruno of Cologne's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Bruno of Cologne's Commons category is recorded as Bruno of Cologne[16].
  • Bruno of Cologne's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[17].
  • Bruno of Cologne's religious order is recorded as Carthusian Order[18].
  • Bruno of Cologne's given name is recorded as Bruno[19].
  • Bruno of Cologne's feast day is recorded as October 6[20].
  • Bruno of Cologne's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Bruno of Cologne[21].
  • Bruno of Cologne's depicted by is recorded as Saint Bruno in prayer with other Carthusian monks[22].
  • Bruno of Cologne's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • Bruno of Cologne's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Bruno of Cologne's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Bruno of Cologne's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Bruno of Cologne's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bruno of Cologne's place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on January 1, 1030[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and anchorite[8]. Bruno of Cologne held the position of Minister General of Carthusians[11]. A notable student of him was Anselm of Laon[12].

Personal Life

Bruno of Cologne's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Bruno of Cologne died on October 6, 1101[5]. He died in Certosa di Serra San Bruno[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bruno of Cologne include Church of Saint-Bruno des Chartreux[28], a Catholic church building[29], in France[30], founded in 1750[31].

Why It Matters

Bruno of Cologne ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (482 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Church of Saint-Bruno des Chartreux[28], a Catholic church building[29], in France[30], founded in 1750[31].

FAQs

Where was Bruno of Cologne born?

Born in Cologne[2], Bruno of Cologne…

Where did Bruno of Cologne die?

Bruno of Cologne died in Certosa di Serra San Bruno[4].

What did Bruno of Cologne do for work?

Bruno of Cologne worked as Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and anchorite[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Calendarium Romanum Generale (1969). wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +5
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  2. 25d ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, writer, anchorite
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  4. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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