About Offo
Offo was a monk.
Offo, Irish monk and founder of Schuttern Abbey, Germany, fl. 603.
Tradition relates that Offo was an Irishman, and a wandering monk. In the year 603 he founded what was then known as Offoniscella ("cell of Offo"). It later became known as Schuttern Abbey.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Offo?
irish-Scottish monk and founder of monasteries
What was Offo's occupation?
Offo was a monk.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Offo. https://biography.guide/offo/
MLA: "Offo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/offo/.
Chicago: "Offo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/offo/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC