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Norbert of Xanten

Type Figure Region Germany Time c. 1080–1134 Also known as Norbert (Xanten)

Norbert of Xanten (c. 1080–1134), a Lower Lotharingian court cleric of Henry V who embraced asceticism c.…

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  1. c. 1080–1118Xanten · Lower RhineNorbert was born to a noble family near Xanten and served as a cleric at the court of Henry V. Around 1115, after a thunderstorm near Regensburg, he abandoned worldly life for asceticism, preached widely, and sought papal recognition of his reformed way of life.
  2. 1120–1125Prémontré · PicardyIn 1120, with the support of the bishop of Laon, he established at Prémontré a canonical order following the Rule of Saint Augustine, emphasizing liturgy, preaching and pastoral care; the order spread rapidly through France and Germany.
  3. 1126–1134Magdeburg · SaxonyHe became Archbishop of Magdeburg in 1126, reforming church property and missions in eastern Germany, and supported Innocent II during the papal schism. He died at Magdeburg on 6 June 1134 and was canonized in 1582.

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