Saint Albert of Louvain
Also known as: Albert of Brabant; Albert of Leuven; Albert of Liege; Alberto di Lovanio; Albrecht of….
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
November 24
Died
November 1, 21
Canonized
1621 by Pope Paul V
Biography
Saint Albert of Louvain, also known as Albert of Brabant, Albert of Leuven, and Albert of Liege, was born around 1166 in Brabant, in modern-day Belgium. He was the son of Duke Godfrey III of Brabant. At the young age of 12, Albert was made a canon of Liege, Belgium. This appointment was primarily a political one, guaranteeing him a stable income rather than being driven by a religious vocation....