Hemma of Gurk

Carinthian princess, founder of Catholic churches and monasteries, and saint (c.980-1045)
Person human Q269074
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Summary

Hemma of Gurk is a human[1]. She was born in Pilštanj[2]. She was born on January 1, 980[3]. She died in Gurk[4]. She died on January 1, 1045[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6], count[7], and Fürstin[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (273 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hemma of Gurk was born in Pilštanj[2].
  • Hemma of Gurk passed away in Gurk[4].
  • Hemma of Gurk was born on January 1, 980[3].
  • Hemma of Gurk was born on 973[10].
  • Hemma of Gurk was born on January 1, 980[11].
  • Hemma of Gurk died on January 1, 1045[5].
  • Burial took place at Gurk Cathedral[12].
  • Hemma of Gurk held citizenship in Margraviate of Austria[13].
  • Hemma of Gurk held citizenship in Duchy of Carinthia[14].
  • Hemma of Gurk held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[15].
  • Hemma of Gurk worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Hemma of Gurk's professions included count[7].
  • Hemma of Gurk's professions included Fürstin[8].
  • Hemma of Gurk's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Hemma of Gurk is recorded as female[17].
  • Hemma of Gurk's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hemma of Gurk's Commons category is recorded as Hemma of Gurk[19].
  • Hemma of Gurk's canonization status is recorded as saint[20].
  • Hemma of Gurk's canonization status is recorded as blessed[21].
  • Hemma of Gurk's given name is recorded as Ema[22].
  • Hemma of Gurk's feast day is recorded as June 27[23].
  • Hemma of Gurk's feast day is recorded as June 29[24].
  • Hemma of Gurk's feast day is recorded as June 27[25].
  • Hemma of Gurk's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Hemma of Gurk[26].
  • Hemma of Gurk's Commons gallery is recorded as Hemma of Gurk[27].

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Origins and Family

Hemma of Gurk was born in Pilštanj[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 980[3] and 973[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6], count[7], and Fürstin[8].

Personal Life

Hemma of Gurk's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].

Death and Burial

Hemma of Gurk died on January 1, 1045[5]. She passed away in Gurk[4]. Burial took place at Gurk Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Hemma of Gurk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (273 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hemma of Gurk born?

Born in Pilštanj[2].

Where did Hemma of Gurk die?

Hemma of Gurk died in Gurk[4].

What did Hemma of Gurk do for work?

Hemma of Gurk worked as aristocrat[6], count[7], and Fürstin[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 21
    Wikidata description → Carinthian princess, founder of Catholic churches and monasteries, and saint (c.
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bg', 'ca', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'hr', 'hu', 'it', '
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  2. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118549057
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +0980-01-01T00:00:00Z, +0973-00-00T00:00:00Z, +0980-01-01T00:00:00Z
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  4. 24w ago · KaleemBot bot · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Gurk
    Sex or gender → female
    Instance of → —
    Domain of saint or deity → Carinthia, Roman Catholic Diocese of Gurk, hangover +3
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ Added [[wikipedia:ur:گرک کی ہیما]]"
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