Ekkehard IV

Swiss monk
Person human Q686169
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Ekkehard IV

Summary

Ekkehard IV is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 980[2]. He died in Abbey of Saint Gall[3]. He died on January 1, 1056[4]. He worked as a monk[5], writer[6], Catholic priest[7], chronicler[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ekkehard IV died in Abbey of Saint Gall[3].
  • Ekkehard IV was born on January 1, 980[2].
  • Ekkehard IV died on January 1, 1056[4].
  • Ekkehard IV died on 1060[11].
  • Ekkehard IV's professions included monk[5].
  • Ekkehard IV worked as a writer[6].
  • Ekkehard IV worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Ekkehard IV's professions included chronicler[8].
  • Ekkehard IV worked as a translator[9].
  • Ekkehard IV's field of work was chronicle writing[12].
  • Ekkehard IV's field of work was medieval literature[13].
  • Ekkehard IV's field of work was medieval Latin literature[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ekkehard IV is Q118516521[15].
  • Ekkehard IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Ekkehard IV is recorded as male[17].
  • Ekkehard IV's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ekkehard IV's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[19].
  • Ekkehard IV's given name is recorded as Ekkehard[20].
  • Ekkehard IV's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Ekkehard IV's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Ekkehard IV's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[23].
  • Ekkehard IV's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Ekkehard IV'}[24].
  • Ekkehard IV's has works in the collection is recorded as Abbey library of St. Gallen[25].
  • Ekkehard IV's writing language is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Ekkehard IV's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ekkehard IV was born on January 1, 980[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monk[5], writer[6], Catholic priest[7], chronicler[8], and translator[9]. Fields of work include chronicle writing[12]; medieval literature[13], a sub-set of literature[28]; and medieval Latin literature[14], a sub-set of literature[29].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ekkehard IV is Q118516521[15].

Personal Life

Ekkehard IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1056[4] and 1060[11]. Ekkehard IV died in Abbey of Saint Gall[3].

Why It Matters

Ekkehard IV ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where did Ekkehard IV die?

Ekkehard IV passed away in Abbey of Saint Gall[3].

What did Ekkehard IV do for work?

Ekkehard IV worked as monk[5], writer[6], Catholic priest[7], chronicler[8], and translator[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Q24505229. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Q24505229. wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Q24505229. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Notable work
    Field of work chronicle writing, medieval literature, medieval Latin literature
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