Hermann of Dorpat

prince-bishop (fl. 12th century)
Person human Q387129
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Hermann of Dorpat

Summary

Hermann of Dorpat is a human[1]. He was born in Bexhövede[2]. He was born on 1163[3]. He died on January 1, 1248[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hermann of Dorpat was born in Bexhövede[2].
  • Hermann of Dorpat was born on 1163[3].
  • Hermann of Dorpat died on January 1, 1248[4].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's father was NN de Bekeshovede[8].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's professions included Catholic priest[5].
  • Hermann of Dorpat worked as a Catholic bishop[6].
  • Hermann of Dorpat held the position of abbot[9].
  • Hermann of Dorpat held the position of auxiliary bishop[10].
  • Hermann of Dorpat held the position of Prince-Bishop[11].
  • Hermann of Dorpat held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Dorpat[12].
  • Hermann of Dorpat held the position of bishop of Leal (Lihula)[13].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Hermann of Dorpat is recorded as male[15].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's family is recorded as Buxhoeveden family[17].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's given name is recorded as Hermann[18].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's given name is recorded as Herman[19].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's work location is recorded as Kloster St. Paul[20].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's work location is recorded as Bishopric of Dorpat[21].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's sibling is recorded as Albert of Riga[22].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's sibling is recorded as Theodericus von Buxhoeveden[23].
  • Hermann of Dorpat's sibling is recorded as Johannes von Appeldern[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Hermann of Dorpat's place of birth was Bexhövede[2]. He was born on 1163[3]. His father was NN de Bekeshovede[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. Positions held include abbot[9], an ecclesiastical occupation[25]; auxiliary bishop[10], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[26]; Prince-Bishop[11], a noble title[27]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Dorpat[12], a historical episcopal title[28], in Bishopric of Dorpat[29], founded in 1224[30]; and bishop of Leal (Lihula)[13], a historical episcopal title[31], founded in 1211[32].

Personal Life

Hermann of Dorpat's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Hermann of Dorpat died on January 1, 1248[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann of Dorpat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Hermann of Dorpat born?

Born in Bexhövede[2], Hermann of Dorpat…

Who were Hermann of Dorpat's parents?

Hermann of Dorpat's father was NN de Bekeshovede[8].

What did Hermann of Dorpat do for work?

Hermann of Dorpat worked as Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held abbot, auxiliary bishop, Prince-Bishop +2
    Father NN de Bekeshovede
    Instance of human
    Work location Kloster St. Paul, Bishopric of Dorpat
    + 10 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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