Hermann of Reichenau

German 11th-century Benedictine monk
Person human Q68490
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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 (478 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Altshausen[2].
  • Born in Altshausen[12].
  • Hermann of Reichenau died in Abbey of Reichenau[4].
  • Hermann of Reichenau passed away in Reichenau[13].
  • 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[14].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's father was Wolfrad II Graf von Aleshausen[15].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's mother was Hiltrude von Trauchburg und Saulgau[16].
  • Hermann of Reichenau held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[17].
  • Hermann of Reichenau held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • 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[19].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was mathematics[20].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was history[21].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was astronomy[22].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was church music[23].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was chronicle writing[24].
  • Hermann of Reichenau's field of work was astrology[25].
  • Hermann of Reichenau held the position of Q131930727[26].
  • A notable student of Hermann of Reichenau was Berthold of Reichenau[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Altshausen[2], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[28], in Germany[29]. Hermann of Reichenau was born on July 18, 1013[3]. His father was Wolfrad II Graf von Aleshausen[15]. His mother was Hiltrude von Trauchburg und Saulgau[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chronicler[6], composer[7], music theorist[8], musicologist[9], mathematician[10], and astronomer[19]. Fields of work include mathematics[20], an academic discipline[30]; history[21], an academic discipline[31]; astronomy[22], a branch of science[32]; church music[23], a music genre[33]; chronicle writing[24]; and astrology[25], a superstition[34]. Hermann of Reichenau held the position of Q131930727[26]. A notable student of him was Berthold of Reichenau[27].

Personal Life

Hermann of Reichenau's religion is recorded as Christianity[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 24, 1054[5] and 1054[14]. Recorded place of death include Abbey of Reichenau[4], a monastery[36], in Germany[37], founded in 0724[38] and Reichenau[13], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[39], in Germany[40].

Why It Matters

Hermann of Reichenau ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (478 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Works attributed to him include Salve Regina[43], a musical work/composition[44].

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[15]. Hermann of Reichenau's mother was Hiltrude von Trauchburg und Saulgau[16].

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. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] ↑ . 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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] ↑ . 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. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 18w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 18w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Altshausen, Altshausen
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → chronicler, composer, music theorist +7
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  9. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German, Latin
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    Sibling → Werinharius (Werner) von Veringen, Manegold II Graf von Alshausen und Isinum
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