Hermann of Reichenau

German 11th-century Benedictine monk
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Hermann of Reichenau

Summary

Hermann of Reichenau is a human[1]. Born in Altshausen[2], he… he was born on July 18, 1013[3]. He died in Abbey of Reichenau[4]. He died on September 24, 1054[5]. He worked as a chronicler[6], composer[7], music theorist[8], musicologist[9], and mathematician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Altshausen[2], Hermann of Reichenau…
  • Hermann of Reichenau passed away in Abbey of Reichenau[4].
  • Hermann of Reichenau was born on July 18, 1013[3].
  • Hermann of Reichenau died on September 24, 1054[5].
  • Hermann of Reichenau died on 1054[12].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's father was Wolfrad II Graf von Aleshausen[13].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's mother was Hiltrude von Trauchburg und Saulgau[14].
  • Hermann of Reichenau held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[15].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's professions included chronicler[6].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's professions included composer[7].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's professions included music theorist[8].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's professions included musicologist[9].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's professions included mathematician[10].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's professions included astronomer[16].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was mathematics[17].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was history[18].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was astronomy[19].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was church music[20].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was chronicle writing[21].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was astrology[22].
  • Hermann of Reichenau held the position of Q131930727[23].
  • A notable student of Hermann of Reichenau was Berthold of Reichenau[24].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].
  • Hermann of Reichenau is recorded as male[26].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Altshausen[2], Hermann of Reichenau… he was born on July 18, 1013[3]. His father was Wolfrad II Graf von Aleshausen[13]. His mother was Hiltrude von Trauchburg und Saulgau[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chronicler[6], composer[7], music theorist[8], musicologist[9], mathematician[10], and astronomer[16]. Fields of work include mathematics[17], an academic discipline[28]; history[18]; astronomy[19], a branch of science[29]; church music[20], a music genre[30]; chronicle writing[21]; and astrology[22], a superstition[31]. Hermann of Reichenau held the position of Q131930727[23]. A notable student of him was Berthold of Reichenau[24].

Personal Life

Hermann of Reichenau's religion is recorded as Christianity[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 24, 1054[5] and 1054[12]. Hermann of Reichenau died in Abbey of Reichenau[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann of Reichenau ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to him include Salve Regina[34], a musical work/composition[35].

FAQs

Where was Hermann of Reichenau born?

Hermann of Reichenau was born in Altshausen[2].

Where did Hermann of Reichenau die?

Hermann of Reichenau died in Abbey of Reichenau[4].

Who were Hermann of Reichenau's parents?

Hermann of Reichenau's father was Wolfrad II Graf von Aleshausen[13]. Hermann of Reichenau's mother was Hiltrude von Trauchburg und Saulgau[14].

What did Hermann of Reichenau do for work?

Hermann of Reichenau worked as chronicler[6], composer[7], music theorist[8], musicologist[9], and mathematician[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0380946-Hermannus-10131054
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0380946-Hermannus-10131054, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259599|batch #259599]]"
  2. 14d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 105518
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  3. 16d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Altshausen
    Occupation chronicler, composer, music theorist +7
    Different from Hermannus von Reichenau
    Date of birth +1013-07-18T00:00:00Z
    + 6 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P12458]]: 876354, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259387|batch #259387]]"
  4. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation chronicler, composer, music theorist +7
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  5. 6w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, Latin
    Field of work
    Sibling Werinharius (Werner) von Veringen, Manegold II Graf von Alshausen und Isinum
    Religious order Benedictines
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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