Saint Ethelbert (Albert)
King of Kent in the 6th century, Ethelbert became the first Christian Anglo-Saxon sovereign after welcoming Saint Augustine. Under the influence of hi…
First name and chronology
Albert
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Albert, between 561 and 2001; the most famous is Saint Aubert, celebrated on December 13th.
Chronology of the name Albert
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 561-616 Saint Ethelbert (Albert) King of Kent in the 6th century, Ethelbert became the first Christian Anglo-Saxon sovereign after welcoming Saint August…
- 601-700 Saint Aubert of Cambrai Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 7th century, Saint Aubert was an influential pastor close to King Dagobert I. He play…
- 1080-1140 Saint Albert of Espain Born near Tournai, Saint Albert lived a life of extreme austerities as a hermit and then as a monk at the Abbey of Cresp…
- 1157-1192 Saint Albert of Liège Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being …
- 1179-1214 Saint Albert of Castro di Gualtieri (Patriarch of Jerusalem) An Italian nobleman who became Bishop of Vercelli and then Patriarch of Jerusalem, Albert is famous for having given the…
- 1193-1280 Blessed Albert the Great Born in Swabia at the end of the 12th century, Albert the Great was one of the greatest geniuses of the Middle Ages, exc…
- 1272-1279 Blessed Albert of Ogna A plowman from Bergamo in the 13th century, Albert of Ogna lived a life of work and heroic charity despite the oppositio…
- 1847-1912 Pio Alberto del Corona Pio Alberto del Corona (1837-1912) was an Italian Dominican bishop, founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters…
- 1891-1946 Alberto Marvelli Alberto Marvelli (1918-1946) was a young Italian engineer, a member of Catholic Action, recognized for his heroic charit…
- 1946-2001 Enrico Beretta The Venerable Enrico Beretta (Father Alberto), brother of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, was an Italian Capuchin priest and…
All records linked to Albert
Saint Aubert of Cambrai
Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 7th century, Saint Aubert was an influential pastor close to King Dagobert I. He played a major role in the expansi…
Saint Albert of Espain
Born near Tournai, Saint Albert lived a life of extreme austerities as a hermit and then as a monk at the Abbey of Crespin in the 12th century. Known …
Saint Albert of Liège
Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being confirmed by Pope Celestine II…
Saint Albert of Castro di Gualtieri (Patriarch of Jerusalem)
An Italian nobleman who became Bishop of Vercelli and then Patriarch of Jerusalem, Albert is famous for having given the hermits of Mount Carmel their…
Blessed Albert the Great
Born in Swabia at the end of the 12th century, Albert the Great was one of the greatest geniuses of the Middle Ages, excelling in natural sciences, ph…
Blessed Albert of Ogna
A plowman from Bergamo in the 13th century, Albert of Ogna lived a life of work and heroic charity despite the opposition of his wife and the loss of …
Pio Alberto del Corona
Pio Alberto del Corona (1837-1912) was an Italian Dominican bishop, founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Spirit, beatified…
Alberto Marvelli
Alberto Marvelli (1918-1946) was a young Italian engineer, a member of Catholic Action, recognized for his heroic charitable dedication during the war…
Enrico Beretta
The Venerable Enrico Beretta (Father Alberto), brother of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, was an Italian Capuchin priest and physician who dedicated thirt…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Albert's feast day?
The feast of Albert is celebrated on December 13th, in memory of Saint Aubert.
How many saints are named Albert?
10 saints and blesseds bear the name Albert, including Saint Aubert, Albert the Great, Saint Albert, Saint Ethelbert and Saint Albert.
Who is the most famous saint named Albert?
The most famous saint named Albert is Saint Aubert (7th century).