Blessed Burchard I of Halberstadt Biography
Blessed Burchard I of Halberstadt Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 18 October 1000 |
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| Country of Birth | Germany in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Blesseds who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Germany |
| Date of Death | 18 October 1059 |
| Place of Death | Halberstadt, Germany |
| Feast Day | October 18 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Innocent IV in 1253 AD |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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Bl. Burchard I of Halberstadt Biography
Bl. Burchard I of Halberstadt was also known as Burchard of Nabburg. He was the son of Henry of Schweinfurt, Margrave of Nordgau in Bavaria, Germany, and Gerberga von Henneberg, a little girl of Count Otto II. Learned at the cloister school of Saint Emmeram in Regensburg, Germany. Mainstream government official.
Chancellor to ruler Conrad II in 1032. Notwithstanding working in the majestic court he was noted for his own devotion and his genuine case of a Christian on the planet. The Bishop of Halberstadt, Germany in 1036. Improved lodging for priests, fabricated sanctuaries, places of worship and religious communities. Went with Conrad II on his Italian battle in 1038 to 1039. Worked with and bolstered ruler Henry III. Attempted to defuse political pressures inside the Church order.
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