Saint albert the great birthday

November 15

When he lived:

St. Albert the Great lived from approximately 1193 to 1280.

Where he lived:

St. Albert the Great resided in various locations throughout his life, primarily in Germany. He was born in Lauingen, a small town in Bavaria, and spent his early years in the vicinity.

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Later, he pursued his education in Padua, Italy, and eventually settled in Cologne, Germany, where he taught and held important positions within the Catholic Church.

Notable world events during the time of his life:

• The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204): The Fourth Crusade, initiated by Pope Innocent III, aimed to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control.

  However, it deviated from its original goal, resulting in the sacking of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, in 1204. This event had far-reaching consequences for both the Christian and Byzantine worlds.

• The signing of the Magna Carta (1215): In 1215, King John of England reluctantly signed the Magna Carta, St.

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