Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien

German bishop
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Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien

Summary

Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien is a human[1]. He was born on 1173[2]. He died in Vienna[3]. He died on June 5, 1237[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic bishop[6], ecclesiastical prince[7], and bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien passed away in Vienna[3].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien was born on 1173[2].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien died on June 5, 1237[4].
  • Burial took place at Bamberg Cathedral[10].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's father was Berthold IV, Duke of Merania[11].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's mother was Agnes of Rochlitz[12].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien worked as a Catholic priest[5].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien worked as a Catholic bishop[6].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien worked as an ecclesiastical prince[7].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's professions included bishop[8].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bamberg[14].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien is recorded as male[17].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's noble title is recorded as Prince-Bishop[19].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's Commons category is recorded as Eckbert of Andechs, Bishop of Bamberg[20].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's given name is recorded as Eckbert[21].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's described by source is recorded as Q105358978[23].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's consecrator is recorded as Innocent III[25].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's sibling is recorded as Hedwig of Silesia[26].
  • Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's sibling is recorded as Gertrude of Merania[27].

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Origins and Family

Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien was born on 1173[2]. His father was Berthold IV, Duke of Merania[11]. His mother was Agnes of Rochlitz[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5], Catholic bishop[6], ecclesiastical prince[7], and bishop[8]. Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bamberg[14].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[15], a Christian denomination[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0001[30], headquartered in Vatican City[31] and Catholicism[16], a Christian denominational family[32], founded in 1054[33].

Death and Burial

Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien died on June 5, 1237[4]. He died in Vienna[3]. Burial took place at Bamberg Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where did Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien die?

Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien passed away in Vienna[3].

Who were Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's parents?

Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's father was Berthold IV, Duke of Merania[11]. Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien's mother was Agnes of Rochlitz[12].

What did Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien do for work?

Ekbert von Andechs-Meranien worked as Catholic priest[5], Catholic bishop[6], ecclesiastical prince[7], and bishop[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] ↑ . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . 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. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['bg', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'pl']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Ekbert von Andechs 06.09.2025 02.jpg
    Place of burial → Bamberg Cathedral
    Image of grave → Ekbert von Andechs 06.09.2025 01.jpg
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  3. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118954199
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, ecclesiastical prince +1
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  4. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → Prince-Bishop
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, ecclesiastical prince +1
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Consecrator → Innocent III
    Mother → Agnes of Rochlitz
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, ecclesiastical prince +1
    Place of death → Vienna
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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