Absalon
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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], Catholic archbishop[8], and bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[10]
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[11].
- Absalon's father was Asser Rig[12].
- Absalon's mother was Inger Eriksdatter[13].
- Absalon held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
- Absalon's professions included politician[6].
- Absalon worked as a Catholic priest[7].
- Absalon's professions included Catholic archbishop[8].
- Absalon worked as a bishop[9].
- Absalon held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lund[15].
- Absalon held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Roskilde[16].
- Absalon held the position of minister[17].
- Absalon's education included a stint at University of Paris[18].
- Absalon's education included a stint at Roskilde Cathedral School[19].
- Absalon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
- Absalon is recorded as male[21].
- Absalon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Absalon's family is recorded as Hvide[23].
- Absalon's Commons category is recorded as Absalon[24].
- Absalon's family name is recorded as Hvide[25].
- Absalon's given name is recorded as Absalon[26].
- Absalon's allegiance is recorded as Valdemar I of Denmark[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[12]. His mother was Inger Eriksdatter[13].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[18], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Roskilde Cathedral School[19], a gymnasium[32], in Denmark[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic archbishop[8], and bishop[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lund[15]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Roskilde[16]; and minister[17], a type of position[34].
Personal Life
Absalon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
Death and Burial
Absalon died on March 21, 1201[5]. He died in Sorø[4]. He is buried at Sorø Klosterkirke[11].
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 (4 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 28 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[12]. Absalon's mother was Inger Eriksdatter[13].
What did Absalon do for work?
Absalon worked as politician[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic archbishop[8], and bishop[9].
Where did Absalon go to school?
Absalon was educated at University of Paris[18] and Roskilde Cathedral School[19].