Ansgar: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ansgar (8 September 801 – 3 February 865), also known as Anskar, Saint Ansgar, Saint Anschar or Oscar, was Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen in the northern part of the Kingdom of the East Franks. Ansgar became known as the "Apostle of the North" because of his travels and the See of Hamburg received the missionary mandate to bring Christianity to Northern Europe.
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- Full name: Ansgar
- Born: 0801-09-12
- Nationality: Carolingian Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q110299
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Who is Ansgar?
Ansgar (8 September 801 – 3 February 865), also known as Anskar, Saint Ansgar, Saint Anschar or Oscar, was Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen in the northern part of the Kingdom of the East Franks.
What nationality is Ansgar?
Ansgar is Carolingian Empire.
When was Ansgar born?
Ansgar was born on 0801-09-12.
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