Ida of Essen

Abbess of Essen and Gerresheim and of St. Maria im Kapitol
Person human Q1495703
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Ida of Essen

Summary

Ida of Essen is a human[1]. She was born on January 1, 1025[2]. She died in Cologne[3]. She died on April 1, 1060[4]. She worked as a nun[5].

Key Facts

  • Ida of Essen died in Cologne[3].
  • Ida of Essen was born on January 1, 1025[2].
  • Ida of Essen died on April 1, 1060[4].
  • Ida of Essen's father was Ezzo, Count Palatine of Lotharingia[6].
  • Ida of Essen's mother was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[7].
  • Ida of Essen's professions included nun[5].
  • Ida of Essen held the position of abbess[8].
  • Ida of Essen is recorded as female[9].
  • Ida of Essen's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Ida of Essen's given name is recorded as Ida[11].
  • Ida of Essen's work location is recorded as Cologne[12].
  • Ida of Essen's sibling is recorded as Otto II, Duke of Swabia[13].
  • Ida of Essen's sibling is recorded as Herman II[14].
  • Ida of Essen's sibling is recorded as Liudolf of Lotharingia[15].
  • Ida of Essen's sibling is recorded as Richeza of Lotharingia[16].
  • Ida of Essen's sibling is recorded as Theophanu of Essen[17].

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Origins and Family

Ida of Essen was born on January 1, 1025[2]. Her father was Ezzo, Count Palatine of Lotharingia[6]. Her mother was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[7].

Career and Affiliations

Ida of Essen's professions included nun[5]. She held the position of abbess[8].

Death and Burial

Ida of Essen died on April 1, 1060[4]. She died in Cologne[3].

FAQs

Where did Ida of Essen die?

Ida of Essen died in Cologne[3].

Who were Ida of Essen's parents?

Ida of Essen's father was Ezzo, Count Palatine of Lotharingia[6]. Ida of Essen's mother was Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia[7].

What did Ida of Essen do for work?

Ida of Essen worked as nun[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation nun
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Werelate person id Ida_of_Essen_(1)
    Mother Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia
    Given name Ida
    Imported from
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    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P1871]]: cnp00496359, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257929|batch #257929]]"
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