in 1109
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THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Otto of Freising
Austrian medieval chronicler (1112 ca. – 1158)
Otto of Freising has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1111 in Klosterneuburg, Austria.
Born
in 1111
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: September 29, 1158
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Klosterneuburg, Austria
- Professions
- chronicler, Latin Catholic monk, historian, writer, bishop, Catholic bishop, Catholic priest
- Citizenship
- Germany
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: in 1111 (Encyclopædia Britannica Online) or in 1109 (No external source identified) or December 22, 1109 (No external source identified).
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December 22, 1109
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More about Otto of Freising
Family
- Sibling
- Judith of Babenberg
- Sibling
- Henry II
- Father
- Leopold III
- Sibling
- Konrad II. von Babenberg
- Sibling
- Frederick II, Duke of Swabia
- Sibling
- Conrad III of Germany
- Sibling
- Leopold, Duke of Bavaria
- Sibling
- Agnes of Babenberg
- Mother
- Agnes of Waiblingen
- Sibling
- Gertrude of Bohemia
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
Where was Otto of Freising born?
Otto of Freising was born in Klosterneuburg, Austria.
When did Otto of Freising die?
Otto of Freising died on September 29, 1158.