Saint Albert of Louvain

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....