Otto of Freising

Otto of Freising was a German historian, writer, catholic priest, chronicler, catholic bishop and latin catholic monk (1109–1158). He was born at Klosterneuburg and died at Morimond Abbey.

Also recorded as Otto von Freising; Otto d’Austria; Otto Babenberg.

Overview

Born at Klosterneuburg in 1109, died at Morimond Abbey in 1158.

In detail

training under Thierry of Chartres, Gilbert de La Porrée and Hugh of Saint Victor is recorded. the recorded working language is medieval Latin, Middle High German and German.

The field of work recorded is Christian Church and literature.

Positions recorded include abbot and diocesan bishop.

Works named in the authority record are Chronica sive Historia de duabus civitatibus and Gesta Friderici I. imperatoris.

Chronology

  1. 1109Otto of Freising born at Klosterneuburg.
  2. 1158Otto of Freising died at Morimond Abbey.

Sources

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    “Otto of Freising”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q435942: Otto of Freising

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