Egbert facts for kids

Egbert is a name with a cool history! It comes from old Germanic words. These words mean "bright edge," like the sharp part of a sword. You might see it spelled as Ecgberht or Ecgbert in old English texts. In German, it can be Eckbert or Ekbert.

Famous People Named Egbert

Many important people throughout history have been named Egbert. They include kings, religious leaders, and even modern-day artists and scientists.

Egberts from the Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages, several kings and important church figures were named Egbert.

Kings Named Egbert

• Ecgberht of Kent was a king of Kent, a kingdom in England. He ruled from 664 to 673.
• Ecgberht II of Kent was another king of Kent. He ruled around 784.
• Egbert of Wessex was a powerful king. He ruled the kingdom of Wessex from 802 to 839. He is famous for uniting many parts of England.
• Ecgberht I of Northumbria was a king in Northumbria. He ruled until 872.
• Ecgberht II of Northumbria was another king of Northumbria. He ruled from about 876 to 883.

Religious Leaders and Scholars

• Ecgberht of Ripon was an Anglo-Saxon saint. He was a monk and later a bishop. He passed away in 729.
• Ecgbert of York became the Archbishop of York. He died in 766.
• Egbert (archbishop of Trier) was an archbishop in Trier. He lived from about 950 to 993.
• Egbert of Liège was an educator and writer. He was active around 1023.
• Eckbert of Schönau was an abbot and a writer. He died in 1184.

Modern Egberts

The name Egbert is still used today. Many people with this name have made contributions in different fields.

Artists and Musicians

• Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III is an American musician. He is better known by his stage name, Aloe Blacc. He was born in 1979.
• Egbert van Drielst was a Dutch painter. He lived from 1745 to 1818.
• Egbert van Heemskerk was a Dutch painter. He was part of the Dutch Golden Age. He lived from 1634 to 1704.
• Egbert van der Poel was another Dutch Golden Age painter. He lived from 1621 to 1664.
• Egbert Austin Williams was a Bahamian American comedian. He was famous in Vaudeville. He lived from 1874 to 1922.
• Egbert Van Alstyne was an American songwriter and pianist. He lived from 1878 to 1951.

Scientists and Scholars

• Egbert Bakker is a Dutch classical scholar. He was born in 1958.
• Egbert Brieskorn was a German mathematician. He lived from 1936 to 2013.
• Egbert C.N. van Hoepen was a Dutch paleontologist. He studied fossils. He lived from 1884 to 1966.
• Egbert Jahn is a German political scientist. He was born in 1941.
• Egbert Kankeleit is a German nuclear physicist. He was born in 1929.
• Egbert Adriaan Kreiken was a Dutch teacher and astronomer. He lived from 1896 to 1964.
• Egbert van Kampen was a Belgian mathematician. He lived from 1908 to 1942.
• James Chidester Egbert, Jr. was an American classical scholar and educator. He lived from 1859 to 1948.

Other Notable Egberts

• Egbert Benson was an American jurist and politician. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He lived from 1746 to 1833.
• Egbert B. Brown was a Union general. He fought in the American Civil War. He lived from 1816 to 1902.
• Egbert Cadbury was a British Royal Navy pilot. He flew in World War I. He was also a businessman. He lived from 1893 to 1967.
• Egbert Hayessen was a German resistance fighter. He fought against the Nazis in World War II. He lived from 1913 to 1944.
• Egbert Bartholomeusz Kortenaer was a Dutch admiral. He lived from 1604 to 1665.
• Egbert Schuurman is a Dutch engineer, philosopher, and politician. He was born in 1937.
• Egbert Streuer is a Dutch sidecar driver. He was born in 1954.
• Egbert Ten Eyck was an American lawyer and politician. He was a US congressman. He lived from 1779 to 1844.
• Egbert Ludovicus Viele was an American engineer and politician. He was also a brigadier general in the Civil War. He lived from 1825 to 1902.
• William Egbert was a Canadian physician and politician. He lived from 1857 to 1936.

Fictional Characters Named Egbert

• John Egbert is a character in the webcomic Homestuck.
• Egbert B. Gebstadter is a fictional author. He appears in the books of Douglas Hofstadter.

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