Robert the Monk
chronicler of the First Crusade
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Summary
Robert the Monk was born on 1100[1] in Reims[2]. He died on August 23, 1122[3]. He worked as a historian[4], writer[5], monk[6], Christian minister[7], and chronicler[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1055[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[11]
- Native language: Old French[12]
- Field of work: Crusades[13], chronicle writing[14], history[15]
- Position held: Q132811232[16], abbot[17]
- Notable work: Historia Hierosolymitana[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Canonization status: blessed[21]
- Religious order: Benedictines[22]
- Family name: Le Moine[23]
- Given name: Robert[24], Roberto[25]
- Work location: Marmoutier[26], Reims[27]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[29], Old French[30], Latin[31]
- Name in native language: Robert le Moine[32]
- Writing language: medieval Latin[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[34]
Why It Matters
Robert the Monk is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Historia Hierosolymitana[36], a literary work[37].
FAQs
Where was Robert the Monk born?
Robert the Monk's place of birth was Reims[2].
What did Robert the Monk do for work?
Robert the Monk worked as a historian[4], writer[5], monk[6], Christian minister[7], and chronicler[8].