Thietmar of Merseburg

German bishop and historian (975–1018)
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Thietmar of Merseburg

Summary

Thietmar of Merseburg is a human[1]. He was born on July 25, 975[2]. He died in Merseburg[3]. He died on December 1, 1018[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], chronicler[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Thietmar of Merseburg died in Merseburg[3].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg was born on July 25, 975[2].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg was born on 975[11].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg died on December 1, 1018[4].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg died on 1018[12].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg died on December 1, 1019[13].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg is buried at Merseburg Cathedral[14].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's father was Siegfried I von Walbeck[15].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's mother was Kunigunde von Stade[16].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's professions included historian[5].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's professions included writer[6].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's professions included chronicler[7].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's field of work was chronicle[18].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Merseburg[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Thietmar of Merseburg is Facsimile of Thietmar's Chronicon[20].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's religion is recorded as Christianity[21].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg is recorded as male[23].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's family is recorded as Counts of Walbeck[25].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's Commons category is recorded as Thietmar von Merseburg[26].
  • Thietmar of Merseburg's given name is recorded as Dietmar[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include July 25, 975[2] and 975[11]. Thietmar of Merseburg's father was Siegfried I von Walbeck[15]. His mother was Kunigunde von Stade[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], writer[6], chronicler[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Thietmar of Merseburg's field of work was chronicle[18]. He held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Merseburg[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thietmar of Merseburg is Facsimile of Thietmar's Chronicon[20].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Christianity[21], a major religious group[28], founded in 0033[29] and Catholic Church[22], a Christian denomination[30], in Vatican City[31], founded in 0001[32], headquartered in Vatican City[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 1, 1018[4], 1018[12], and December 1, 1019[13]. Thietmar of Merseburg passed away in Merseburg[3]. Burial took place at Merseburg Cathedral[14].

Why It Matters

Thietmar of Merseburg has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Facsimile of Thietmar's Chronicon[35], a written work[36], founded in 1018[37].

FAQs

Where did Thietmar of Merseburg die?

Thietmar of Merseburg died in Merseburg[3].

Who were Thietmar of Merseburg's parents?

Thietmar of Merseburg's father was Siegfried I von Walbeck[15]. Thietmar of Merseburg's mother was Kunigunde von Stade[16].

What did Thietmar of Merseburg do for work?

Thietmar of Merseburg worked as historian[5], writer[6], chronicler[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Q2451336. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Nordic Authors. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  8. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 9w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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