Ansgar

Ansgar (801–865) was a diplomat, missionary and writer.

Also recorded as Saint Ansgar; Ansgarius; St. Ansgar; St. Anschar; Anschar.

Overview

Born at Amiens in 801, died at Bremen in 865.

In detail

the recorded working language is Latin.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Duchy of Saxony. Positions recorded include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Hamburg and Roman Catholic Bishop of Bremen.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ansgar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q110299: Ansgar

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