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Engilbert II of Saint Gall

850 – 934

Abbot of the St.Gallen Monastery

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Lived 850 – 934 (aged 83–84). Engilbert II of Saint Gall was a catholic priest.

Engilbert II (died 13 August 934) was a Benedictine monk and scribe of the abbey of Saint Gall. He served as abbot between 925 and 933.

Engilbert cannot be unequivocally identified before his abbacy because several monks with the same name appear in the profession book of Saint Gall and in the Verbrüderungsbüchern (confraternity book) of Pfäfers and Reichenau. Four surviving charters from between the years 890 and 896 are thought to have been drafted by the future abbot. King Henry I of Germany recognized his election and, on 4 November 926, confirmed his abbey's immunity from taxation and the local court, its right to freely elect its own abbot and its right of inquisition over its dependencies. In 933, he retired for reasons of health.

During Engilbert's abbacy in May 926, a major Hungarian raid passed through Swabia. His preemptive measures helped mitigate the damage to the monastery and its inhabitants. He ordered the construction of two castles for the protection of the inhabitants. The elderly and the children were sent for safety to Wasserburg across Lake Constance, while the library was removed to Reichenau Island and the monks took refuge in a fortress on the river Sitter. The legend of Saint Wiborada takes place before and during this Hungarian invasion.

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Important facts

Born
850
Birth century
Died
934
Occupation
Positions held
Abbot of St. Gallen Abbey
Also known as
Engilbert II

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Engilbert II of Saint Gall?

Abbot of the St.Gallen Monastery

When was Engilbert II of Saint Gall born?

Engilbert II of Saint Gall was born in 850.

When did Engilbert II of Saint Gall die?

Engilbert II of Saint Gall died in 934.

What was Engilbert II of Saint Gall's occupation?

Engilbert II of Saint Gall was a catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Engilbert II of Saint Gall

· Wikidata: Q50359637

· DBpedia: Engilbert II of Saint Gall

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