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 (112 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 Wilgisl[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 Wilgisl[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]; Willibrordi Cathedral[37], a church building[38], in Germany[39]; and St. He[40], a church building[41], in Netherlands[42], founded in 1500[43].
Why It Matters
Willibrord ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 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 55 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]; Willibrordi Cathedral[37], a church building[38], in Germany[39]; and St. He[40], a church building[41], in Netherlands[42], founded in 1500[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 Wilgisl[10].