Alger of Liège [SEP] place of death
Alger of Liège
Alger of Liège (1055–1131), known also as Alger of Cluny and Algerus Magister, was a learned clergyman from Liège author of several notable works.
Alger was first deacon of church of St Bartholomew in his native Liège and was then appointed () to St. Lambert's Cathedral. He declined offers from German bishops and finally retired to the monastery of Cluny, where he died at a high age, leaving behind a solid reputation for piety and intelligence.
His "History of the Church of
Alger (name)
Alger is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
- Alger of Liège (1055–1131), French Roman Catholic priest
- Alger "Texas" Alexander (1900–1954), American blues singer
- Alger Hiss (1904–1996), American diplomat and alleged Soviet spy
- Alger H. Wood (1891-1970), American football and basketball coach
- Alpheus B. Alger (1854-1895), Massachusetts State Senator
- Bruce Alger (1918-