Chrodegang
Frankish bishop of Metz
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Summary
Chrodegang was born on 715[1] in Tongeren[2]. He died on March 6, 766[3], in Metz[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,053 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Sigramnus, Count of Hesbaye[8]
- Mother: Landrade de Hesbaye[9]
- Country of citizenship: Francia[10]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Chrodegang of Metz[14]
- Canonization status: canonized saint[15]
- Given name: Chrodegang[16]
- Feast day: March 6[17]
- Relative: Ingerman of Hesbaye[18]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[21]
- Writing language: Latin[22]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
Why It Matters
Chrodegang has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Chrodegang born?
Chrodegang was born in Tongeren[2].
Where did Chrodegang die?
Chrodegang died in Metz[4].
Who were Chrodegang's parents?
Chrodegang's father was Sigramnus, Count of Hesbaye[8]. Chrodegang's mother was Landrade de Hesbaye[9].