Ludger
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Ludger
Summary
Ludger is a human[1]. He was born in Utrecht[2]. He was born on 742[3]. He passed away in Billerbeck[4]. He died on March 26, 809[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], writer[7], Catholic bishop[8], missionary[9], and bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Utrecht[2], Ludger…
- Born in Zuilen[12], Ludger…
- Ludger passed away in Billerbeck[4].
- Ludger was born on 742[3].
- Ludger died on March 26, 809[5].
- Ludger's mother was Liafburg[13].
- Ludger held citizenship in Francia[14].
- Ludger worked as a Catholic priest[6].
- Ludger's professions included writer[7].
- Ludger's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
- Ludger's professions included missionary[9].
- Ludger's professions included bishop[10].
- Ludger held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
- Ludger held the position of bishop[16].
- Ludger held the position of abbot[17].
- Ludger's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
- Ludger is recorded as male[19].
- Ludger's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Ludger's Commons category is recorded as Saint Liudger[21].
- Ludger's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[22].
- Ludger's feast day is recorded as March 26[23].
- Ludger's feast day is recorded as March 26[24].
- Ludger's work location is recorded as Münster[25].
- Ludger's work location is recorded as Duchy of Saxony[26].
- Ludger studied under Saint Boniface[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Utrecht[2], a municipality of the Netherlands[28], in Netherlands[29] and Zuilen[12], a neighborhood[30], in Netherlands[31]. Ludger was born on 742[3]. His mother was Liafburg[13].
Education
Ludger studied under Saint Boniface[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], writer[7], Catholic bishop[8], missionary[9], and bishop[10]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[32]; bishop[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[33]; and abbot[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[34].
Personal Life
Ludger's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
Death and Burial
Ludger died on March 26, 809[5]. He passed away in Billerbeck[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ludger include St Luger's Church[35], a church building[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1892[38] and St. Ludger's Abbey[39], a church building[40], in Germany[41], headquartered in Helmstedt[42].
Why It Matters
Ludger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include St Luger's Church[35], a church building[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1892[38] and St. Ludger's Abbey[39], a church building[40], in Germany[41], headquartered in Helmstedt[42].
FAQs
Where was Ludger born?
Ludger's place of birth was Utrecht[2].
Where did Ludger die?
Ludger died in Billerbeck[4].
Who were Ludger's parents?
Ludger's mother was Liafburg[13].
What did Ludger do for work?
Ludger worked as Catholic priest[6], writer[7], Catholic bishop[8], missionary[9], and bishop[10].