Willibrord

Anglo-Saxon monk, bishop and missionary (c.658–739)
Person human Q160714
Willibrord
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Willibrord

Summary

Willibrord is a human[1]. Born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2], he… he was born on 658[3]. He passed away in Echternach[4]. He died on November 7, 739[5]. He worked as a missionary[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Willibrord was born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2].
  • Willibrord passed away in Echternach[4].
  • Willibrord was born on 658[3].
  • Willibrord died on November 7, 739[5].
  • Willibrord is buried at St. Willibrord Basilika[9].
  • Willibrord's father was Willigis[10].
  • Willibrord held citizenship in Kingdom of Northumbria[11].
  • Willibrord's professions included missionary[6].
  • Willibrord worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Willibrord held the position of bishop of Utrecht[12].
  • Willibrord's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Willibrord is recorded as male[14].
  • Willibrord's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Willibrord's Commons category is recorded as Saint Willibrord[16].
  • Willibrord's canonization status is recorded as saint[17].
  • Willibrord's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[18].
  • Willibrord's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[19].
  • Willibrord's given name is recorded as Wilibrord[20].
  • Willibrord's feast day is recorded as November 7[21].
  • Willibrord's feast day is recorded as November 7[22].
  • Willibrord's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Saint Willibrord[23].
  • Willibrord studied under Ecgberht of Ripon[24].
  • Willibrord studied under Wilfrid[25].
  • Willibrord's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Willibrord's described by source is recorded as Canon of Dutch History[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Willibrord's place of birth was Kingdom of Northumbria[2]. He was born on 658[3]. His father was Willigis[10].

Education

Studied under Ecgberht of Ripon[24], a monk[28], 0639–0729[29] and Wilfrid[25], a Latin Catholic priest[30], 0634–0709[31], specialised in Christianity[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include missionary[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Willibrord held the position of bishop of Utrecht[12].

Personal Life

Willibrord's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Willibrord died on November 7, 739[5]. He passed away in Echternach[4]. He is buried at St. Willibrord Basilika[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Willibrord include St. Willibrord's Church, Utrecht[33], a church building[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1877[36]; St. He[37], a church building[38], in Netherlands[39], founded in 1500[40]; and Willibrordi Cathedral[41], a church building[42], in Germany[43].

Why It Matters

Willibrord ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include St. Willibrord's Church, Utrecht[33], a church building[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1877[36]; St. He[37], a church building[38], in Netherlands[39], founded in 1500[40]; and Willibrordi Cathedral[41], a church building[42], in Germany[43].

FAQs

Where was Willibrord born?

Willibrord's place of birth was Kingdom of Northumbria[2].

Where did Willibrord die?

Willibrord died in Echternach[4].

Who were Willibrord's parents?

Willibrord's father was Willigis[10].

What did Willibrord do for work?

Willibrord worked as missionary[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . 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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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