# Gottschalk of Aachen

> Gottschalk of Aachen was a German monk, notary, poet and composer. A supporter of King Henry IV during the Investiture Contest, his writings laid the theoretical foundation for the state's anti-papal propaganda.

*Monk and hymn writer*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/gottschalk-of-aachen

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Religious Figure
- **Category:** Religious Figures
- **Born:** 1100
- **Died:** 1108
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Gottschalk of Aachen was a German monk, notary, poet and composer. A supporter of King Henry IV during the Investiture Contest, his writings laid the theoretical foundation for the state's anti-papal propaganda.

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 36.3 / 100
- **Momentum:** 7.5 / 100  (trend: RISING)
- **Historical depth:** 3.3 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 41.7 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 20.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 43.0 / 100

## Sources
- [Gottschalk of Aachen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gottschalk_of_Aachen)
- [Gottschalk von Aachen](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gottschalk_von_Aachen)
- [Godschalk van Aken](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godschalk_van_Aken)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1278016)

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