Sturm
Abbot of Fulda
Born
None
None years ago
Died
December 17th, 779
1245 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as the abbot of Fulda and played a crucial role in establishing the monastery as a center of learning and spiritual life in the 8th century. Contributed to the spread of Christianity among the Frankish people through education and missionary work. Associated with the development of monastic rules and practices that influenced later monasticism in Europe.
Founded the Abbey of Fulda
Contributed to the Carolingian Renaissance
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