Caesar of Heisterbach

German Cistercian, author
Person human Q649722
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Summary

Caesar of Heisterbach is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on 1180[3]. He died in Heisterbach Abbey[4]. He died on 1240[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], chronicler[7], hagiographer[8], cleric[9], and master of novices[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Caesar of Heisterbach was born in Cologne[2].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach passed away in Heisterbach Abbey[4].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach was born on 1180[3].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach died on 1240[5].
  • Middle High German was Caesar of Heisterbach's native language[12].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach worked as a theologian[6].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach worked as a chronicler[7].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach worked as a hagiographer[8].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach worked as a cleric[9].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach worked as a master of novices[10].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's professions included monk[13].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach held the position of abbot[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Caesar of Heisterbach is Dialogus miraculorum[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Caesar of Heisterbach is Libri VIII miraculorum[16].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach is recorded as male[18].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's Commons category is recorded as Cäsarius von Heisterbach[20].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's religious order is recorded as Cistercians[21].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's given name is recorded as Caesar[22].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Cäsarius von Heisterbach[23].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's Commons gallery is recorded as Cäsarius von Heisterbach[24].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's honorific suffix is recorded as O. Cist[25].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Caesar of Heisterbach's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Caesar of Heisterbach's place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on 1180[3]. Middle High German was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], chronicler[7], hagiographer[8], cleric[9], master of novices[10], and monk[13]. Caesar of Heisterbach held the position of abbot[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dialogus miraculorum[15], a literary work[28], founded in 1300[29] and Libri VIII miraculorum[16].

Personal Life

Caesar of Heisterbach's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Caesar of Heisterbach died on 1240[5]. He passed away in Heisterbach Abbey[4].

Why It Matters

Caesar of Heisterbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include Dialogus miraculorum[32], a literary work[33], founded in 1300[34].

FAQs

Where was Caesar of Heisterbach born?

Born in Cologne[2].

Where did Caesar of Heisterbach die?

Caesar of Heisterbach died in Heisterbach Abbey[4].

What did Caesar of Heisterbach do for work?

Caesar of Heisterbach worked as theologian[6], chronicler[7], hagiographer[8], cleric[9], and master of novices[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Cistercian Biography Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Cistercian Biography Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Cistercian Biography Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Dictionary of Cistercian Biography Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Cistercian Biography Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Cistercian Biography Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . 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. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → theologian, chronicler, hagiographer +4
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