Ekkehard II
Swiss monk and abbot
Born
None
None years ago
Died
April 23rd, 990
1034 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Switzerland
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Served as a monk and later became an abbot. Guided the monastic community at the abbey of St. Gall in Switzerland. Contributed to the spiritual and educational growth during a period of significant development in monasticism in the region. Worked to preserve classical texts and promote scholarship among monks. Was involved in the construction and renovation of monastic buildings.
Led the abbey of St. Gall
Contributed to the preservation of texts
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