Norbert of Xanten

12th‑century German bishop and founder of the Premonstratensians, Catholic saint, reformer of clergy and defender of the Eucharist
Person human Q160374
Norbert of Xanten
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Norbert of Xanten

Summary

Norbert of Xanten is a human[1]. Born in Gennep[2], he… he was born on 1080[3]. He passed away in Magdeburg[4]. He died on June 6, 1134[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Norbert of Xanten was born in Gennep[2].
  • Norbert of Xanten died in Magdeburg[4].
  • Norbert of Xanten was born on 1080[3].
  • Norbert of Xanten died on June 6, 1134[5].
  • Norbert of Xanten is buried at Strahov Monastery[12].
  • Norbert of Xanten held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[13].
  • Norbert of Xanten worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Norbert of Xanten worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Norbert of Xanten worked as an archbishop[8].
  • Norbert of Xanten worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Norbert of Xanten's professions included writer[10].
  • Norbert of Xanten held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[14].
  • Norbert of Xanten held the position of archbishop[15].
  • Norbert of Xanten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Norbert of Xanten is recorded as male[17].
  • Norbert of Xanten's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Norbert of Xanten's Commons category is recorded as Norbert of Xanten[19].
  • Norbert of Xanten's canonization status is recorded as saint[20].
  • Norbert of Xanten's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[21].
  • Norbert of Xanten's religious order is recorded as Premonstratensians[22].
  • Norbert of Xanten's given name is recorded as Norbert[23].
  • Norbert of Xanten's feast day is recorded as June 6[24].
  • Norbert of Xanten's feast day is recorded as June 6[25].
  • Norbert of Xanten's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Norbert of Xanten[26].
  • Norbert of Xanten's Commons gallery is recorded as Norbert of Xanten[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gennep[2], Norbert of Xanten… he was born on 1080[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[14], a historical episcopal title[28], in Archbishopric of Magdeburg[29], founded in 0968[30] and archbishop[15], an episcopal title[31].

Personal Life

Norbert of Xanten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Norbert of Xanten died on June 6, 1134[5]. He passed away in Magdeburg[4]. Burial took place at Strahov Monastery[12].

Why It Matters

Norbert of Xanten ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Norbert of Xanten born?

Born in Gennep[2], Norbert of Xanten…

Where did Norbert of Xanten die?

Norbert of Xanten died in Magdeburg[4].

What did Norbert of Xanten do for work?

Norbert of Xanten worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . British Museum person-institution thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Calendarium Romanum Generale (1969). wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

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. 13d ago · Draceane · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14532 2508
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  2. 17d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0270852-Norbert-10821134
    Catholicsaints.info id saint-norbert-of-xanten
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  3. 21d ago · Riccardo Fangarezzi · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Social classification Q134737
    Wikidata description 12th‑century German bishop and founder of the Premonstratensians, Catholic saint
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  4. 23d ago · Xbeat1992 · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Time period Q212685
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  5. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg, archbishop
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, archbishop +2
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  6. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, archbishop +2
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  7. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Citizenship
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    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg, archbishop
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