Gotthard of Hildesheim
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Summary
Gotthard of Hildesheim was born on 960[1] in Niederalteich[2]. He died on 1038[3] in Hildesheim[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], writer[6], Catholic bishop[7], and bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (672 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 5, 1038[10], May 4, 1038[11]
- Place of burial: Hildesheim Cathedral[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Position held: Q132830695[14], Roman Catholic Bishop of Hildesheim[15], rector[16], abbot[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Saint Godehard[20]
- Canonization status: canonized saint[21]
- Religious order: Benedictines[22]
- Given name: Gotthard[23]
- Feast day: May 4[24], May 5[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Godehard[26]
- Described by source: Neue Deutsche Biographie[27], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[31]
- Consecrator: Aribo[32]
- Time period: High Middle Ages[33]
- Subject has role: bishop[34]
- Writing language: Latin[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Gotthard of Hildesheim include San Gottardo in Corte Church[37], a church building[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1330[40] and St. Godehard[41], a church building[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1101[44].
Why It Matters
Gotthard of Hildesheim has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include San Gottardo in Corte Church[37], a church building[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1330[40] and St. Godehard[41], a church building[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1101[44].
FAQs
Where was Gotthard of Hildesheim born?
Gotthard of Hildesheim was born in Niederalteich[2].
Where did Gotthard of Hildesheim die?
Gotthard of Hildesheim died in Hildesheim[4].
What did Gotthard of Hildesheim do for work?
Gotthard of Hildesheim worked as a Catholic priest[5], writer[6], Catholic bishop[7], and bishop[8].