Odo of Cluny
benedictine monk, second abbott of Cluny
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Summary
Odo of Cluny was born on January 1, 878[1], in Le Mans[2]. He died on November 18, 942[3], in Tours[4]. He worked as a writer[5], hagiographer[6], musicologist[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (787 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: West Francia[10]
- Position held: Abbot of Cluny[11], abbot of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières[12], abbot[13]
- Notable work: Collationes[14], Vita sancti Geraldi Auriliacensis[15], Vita sancti Gregorii[16], Epitome moralium sancti Gregorii in Job[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Saint Odon de Cluny[20]
- Canonization status: saint[21]
- Religious order: Benedictines[22]
- Given name: Odo[23]
- Feast day: November 18[24]
- Student of: Remigius of Auxerre[25]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[29]
- Name in native language: Odon de Cluny[30]
Why It Matters
Odo of Cluny has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Odo of Cluny born?
Odo of Cluny was born in Le Mans[2].
Where did Odo of Cluny die?
Odo of Cluny died in Tours[4].
What did Odo of Cluny do for work?
Odo of Cluny worked as a writer[5], hagiographer[6], musicologist[7], and composer[8].