About Theodgar of Vestervig
Theodgar of Vestervig was a German missionary.
Theodgar of Vestervig (; ; also Dietger, Dioter, Theodgardus) (d. 24 June, in or about 1065) was a missionary from Thuringia who worked mostly in Jutland in Denmark, where he died and is venerated as a saint.
Theodgar studied theology in England, after which he travelled as a missionary to Norway, where King Olav II Haraldsson attached him to his court. After the king's death Theodgar left Norway and worked as a missionary on the Jutland peninsula in Denmark, where he died on 24 June in or around 1065. His remains were translated on 30 October 1117 to the church of the Augustinian Vestervig Abbey.
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Who was Theodgar of Vestervig?
German missionary and saint, active in Jutland, Denmark
When was Theodgar of Vestervig born?
Theodgar of Vestervig was born in Thuringia.
When did Theodgar of Vestervig die?
Theodgar of Vestervig died on 24 June 1065 in Jutland.
What was Theodgar of Vestervig's occupation?
Theodgar of Vestervig was a missionary.
What nationality was Theodgar of Vestervig?
Theodgar of Vestervig was German.
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