Notker Labeo
monk and scholar of the Abbey of Saint Gall
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Summary
Notker Labeo was born on January 1, 950[1], in Wil[2]. He died on June 28, 1022[3], in Abbey of Saint Gall[4]. He worked as a writer[5], translator[6], and theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Jonschwil[9]
- Position held: rector[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Notker Labeo[12]
- Cause of death: plague[13]
- Religious order: Benedictines[14]
- Given name: Notker[15]
- Work location: St. Gallen[16]
- Manner of death: natural causes[17]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old High German[20], medieval Latin[21], German[22]
- Commons Creator page: Notker Labeo[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
Notker Labeo has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Notker Labeo born?
Notker Labeo was born in Wil[2].
Where did Notker Labeo die?
Notker Labeo passed away in Abbey of Saint Gall[4].
What did Notker Labeo do for work?
Notker Labeo worked as a writer[5], translator[6], and theologian[7].