Absalon

Summary

Absalon is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Fjenneslev^[2]. He was born on 1128^[3]. He died in Sorø^[4]. He died on March 21, 1201^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic archbishop^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Absalon was born in Fjenneslev^[2].
• Absalon passed away in Sorø^[4].
• Absalon was born on 1128^[3].
• Absalon died on March 21, 1201^[5].
• Burial took place at Sorø Klosterkirke^[10].
• Absalon's father was Asser Rig^[11].
• Absalon's mother was Inger Eriksdatter^[12].
• Absalon held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[13].
• Absalon's professions included politician^[6].
• Absalon worked as a Catholic priest^[7].
• Absalon's professions included Catholic archbishop^[8].
• Absalon held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lund^[14].
• Absalon held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Roskilde^[15].
• Absalon held the position of minister^[16].
• Absalon's education included a stint at University of Paris^[17].
• Absalon's education included a stint at Roskilde Cathedral School^[18].
• Absalon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[19].
• Absalon is recorded as male^[20].
• Absalon's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Absalon's family is recorded as Hvide^[22].
• Absalon's Commons category is recorded as Absalon^[23].
• Absalon's family name is recorded as Hvide^[24].
• Absalon's given name is recorded as Absalon^[25].
• Absalon's allegiance is recorded as Valdemar I of Denmark^[26].
• Absalon's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia^[27].

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Origins and Family

Absalon's place of birth was Fjenneslev^[2]. He was born on 1128^[3]. His father was Asser Rig^[11]. His mother was Inger Eriksdatter^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Paris^[17], a former entity^[28], in France^[29], founded in 1150^[30], headquartered in Paris^[31] and Roskilde Cathedral School^[18], a gymnasium^[32], in Denmark^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic archbishop^[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lund^[14]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Roskilde^[15]; and minister^[16], a type of position^[34].

Personal Life

Absalon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[19].

Death and Burial

Absalon died on March 21, 1201^[5]. He died in Sorø^[4]. He is buried at Sorø Klosterkirke^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Absalon include HDMS Absalon^[35], an auxiliary vessel^[36] and Axeltorv^[37], a square^[38], in Denmark^[39].

Why It Matters

Absalon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (314 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include HDMS Absalon^[35], an auxiliary vessel^[36] and Axeltorv^[37], a square^[38], in Denmark^[39].

FAQs

Where was Absalon born?

Absalon's place of birth was Fjenneslev^[2].

Where did Absalon die?

Absalon died in Sorø^[4].

Who were Absalon's parents?

Absalon's father was Asser Rig^[11]. Absalon's mother was Inger Eriksdatter^[12].

What did Absalon do for work?

Absalon worked as politician^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic archbishop^[8].

Where did Absalon go to school?

Absalon was educated at University of Paris^[17] and Roskilde Cathedral School^[18].