Gottschalk of Orbais
German theologian
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Summary
Gottschalk of Orbais was born on 805[1] in Mainz[2]. He died on October 30, 868[3], in Hautvillers[4]. He worked as a writer[5], monk[6], Catholic theologian[7], Catholic priest[8], and linguist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (655 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 807[11]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Saxony[12], Carolingian Empire[13]
- Native language: Old High German[14]
- Occupation: poet[15]
- Field of work: German-language literature[16], Latin philology[17], Catholic theology[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Gottschalk of Orbais[21]
- Religious order: Benedictines[22]
- Given name: Gottschalk[23]
- Student of: Rabanus Maurus[24], Wettinus of Reichenau[25]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Neue Deutsche Biographie[27], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[29], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[30]
- Convicted of: heresy[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[32], Old High German[33], German[34], Latin[35]
- Writing language: medieval Latin[36]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[37]
Why It Matters
Gottschalk of Orbais has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Gottschalk of Orbais born?
Gottschalk of Orbais was born in Mainz[2].
Where did Gottschalk of Orbais die?
Gottschalk of Orbais passed away in Hautvillers[4].
What did Gottschalk of Orbais do for work?
Gottschalk of Orbais worked as a writer[5], monk[6], Catholic theologian[7], Catholic priest[8], and linguist[9].