Herman II

Summary

Herman II is a human^[1]. He was born in Lorraine^[2]. He was born on January 1, 995^[3]. He died in Cologne^[4]. He died on February 11, 1056^[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Herman II's place of birth was Lorraine^[2].
• Herman II died in Cologne^[4].
• Herman II was born on January 1, 995^[3].
• Herman II died on February 11, 1056^[5].
• Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral^[8].
• Herman II's father was Ezzo, Count Palatine of Lotharingia^[9].
• Herman II's mother was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia^[10].
• Herman II held citizenship in Germany^[11].
• Herman II's professions included Catholic priest^[6].
• Herman II held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne^[12].
• Herman II held the position of archbishop^[13].
• Herman II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[14].
• Herman II is recorded as male^[15].
• Herman II's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Herman II's Commons category is recorded as Herman II (Archbishop of Cologne)^[17].
• Herman II's given name is recorded as Herman^[18].
• Herman II's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[19].
• Herman II's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[20].
• Herman II's sibling is recorded as Richeza of Lotharingia^[21].
• Herman II's sibling is recorded as Theophanu of Essen^[22].
• Herman II's sibling is recorded as Ida of Essen^[23].
• Herman II's sibling is recorded as Otto II, Duke of Swabia^[24].
• Herman II's sibling is recorded as Liudolf of Lotharingia^[25].

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Origins and Family

Herman II was born in Lorraine^[2]. He was born on January 1, 995^[3]. His father was Ezzo, Count Palatine of Lotharingia^[9]. His mother was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Herman II worked as a Catholic priest^[6]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne^[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[26], in Germany^[27], founded in 0800^[28] and archbishop^[13], an episcopal title^[29].

Personal Life

Herman II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[14].

Death and Burial

Herman II died on February 11, 1056^[5]. He died in Cologne^[4]. Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral^[8].

Why It Matters

Herman II ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

FAQs

Where was Herman II born?

Herman II was born in Lorraine^[2].

Where did Herman II die?

Herman II died in Cologne^[4].

Who were Herman II's parents?

Herman II's father was Ezzo, Count Palatine of Lotharingia^[9]. Herman II's mother was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia^[10].

What did Herman II do for work?

Herman II worked as Catholic priest^[6].