Otto of Freising
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Summary
Otto of Freising is a human[1]. He was born in Klosterneuburg[2]. He was born on December 15, 1109[3]. He passed away in Morimond Abbey[4]. He died on September 22, 1158[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], chronicler[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Klosterneuburg[2].
- Otto of Freising died in Morimond Abbey[4].
- Otto of Freising was born on December 15, 1109[3].
- Otto of Freising was born on January 1, 1109[12].
- Otto of Freising was born on 1111[13].
- Otto of Freising died on September 22, 1158[5].
- Otto of Freising died on January 1, 1158[14].
- Burial took place at Heiligenkreuz Abbey[15].
- Otto of Freising's father was Leopold III[16].
- Otto of Freising's mother was Agnes of Waiblingen[17].
- Otto of Freising held citizenship in Germany[18].
- Middle High German was Otto of Freising's native language[19].
- Otto of Freising's professions included historian[6].
- Otto of Freising worked as a writer[7].
- Otto of Freising worked as a Catholic priest[8].
- Otto of Freising worked as a chronicler[9].
- Otto of Freising worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
- Otto of Freising worked as a Latin Catholic monk[20].
- Otto of Freising's field of work was Christian Church[21].
- Otto of Freising's field of work was literature[22].
- Otto of Freising held the position of abbot[23].
- Otto of Freising held the position of diocesan bishop[24].
- Otto of Freising held the position of bishop[25].
- A notable work attributed to Otto of Freising is Chronica sive Historia de duabus civitatibus[26].
- A notable work attributed to Otto of Freising is Gesta Friderici I. imperatoris[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Klosterneuburg[2], Otto of Freising… Recorded date of birth include December 15, 1109[3], January 1, 1109[12], and 1111[13]. His father was Leopold III[16]. His mother was Agnes of Waiblingen[17]. Middle High German was his native language[19].
Education
Studied under Thierry of Chartres[28], a philosopher[29], 1100–1155[30], of Kingdom of France[31]; Gilbert de La Porrée[32], a theologian[33], 1070–1154[34], of France[35], specialised in philosophy[36]; and Hugh of Saint Victor[37], a theologian[38], 1096–1141[39], of Kingdom of France[40], specialised in philosophy[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], chronicler[9], Catholic bishop[10], and Latin Catholic monk[20]. Fields of work include Christian Church[21], a type of Christian institution[42], founded in 0033[43] and literature[22], a type of arts[44]. Positions held include abbot[23], an ecclesiastical occupation[45]; diocesan bishop[24], an ecclesiastical occupation[46]; and bishop[25], an ecclesiastical occupation[47].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Chronica sive Historia de duabus civitatibus[26], a written work[48] and Gesta Friderici I. imperatoris[27].
Personal Life
Otto of Freising's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[49].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 22, 1158[5] and January 1, 1158[14]. Otto of Freising died in Morimond Abbey[4]. Burial took place at Heiligenkreuz Abbey[15].
Why It Matters
Otto of Freising ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (266 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Otto of Freising born?
Born in Klosterneuburg[2].
Where did Otto of Freising die?
Otto of Freising passed away in Morimond Abbey[4].
Who were Otto of Freising's parents?
Otto of Freising's father was Leopold III[16]. Otto of Freising's mother was Agnes of Waiblingen[17].
What did Otto of Freising do for work?
Otto of Freising worked as historian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], chronicler[9], and Catholic bishop[10].