Albus Dumbledore

fictional character from Harry Potter
Person wizard_in_the_harry_potter_universe Q712548
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Albus Dumbledore

Summary

Albus Dumbledore is a wizard in the Harry Potter universe[1]. Born in Mould-on-the-Wold[2], he… he was born on 1881[3]. He died in Astronomy tower[4]. He died on June 30, 1997[5]. He worked as an auror[6], researcher[7], professor[8], and head teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 1% of wizard_in_the_harry_potter_universe entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,896 views/month).[10]

Key Facts

  • Albus Dumbledore's place of birth was Mould-on-the-Wold[2].
  • Albus Dumbledore died in Astronomy tower[4].
  • Albus Dumbledore was born on 1881[3].
  • Albus Dumbledore died on June 30, 1997[5].
  • Albus Dumbledore's father was Percival Dumbledore[11].
  • Albus Dumbledore's mother was Kendra Dumbledore[12].
  • Albus Dumbledore held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Albus Dumbledore's professions included auror[6].
  • Albus Dumbledore's professions included researcher[7].
  • Albus Dumbledore's professions included professor[8].
  • Albus Dumbledore worked as a head teacher[9].
  • Albus Dumbledore's field of work was alchemy[14].
  • Albus Dumbledore's field of work was Q112245919[15].
  • Albus Dumbledore's field of work was school management[16].
  • Albus Dumbledore held the position of Headmaster of Hogwarts[17].
  • Albus Dumbledore held the position of Headmaster of Hogwarts[18].
  • Albus Dumbledore held the position of Supreme Mugwump[19].
  • Albus Dumbledore held the position of Hogwarts prefect[20].
  • Among Albus Dumbledore's employers was Hogwarts[21].
  • Albus Dumbledore's education included a stint at Hogwarts[22].
  • A notable student of Albus Dumbledore was Newt Scamander[23].
  • Albus Dumbledore is the creator of Q34660[24].
  • Albus Dumbledore received the Barnabus Finkley Prize for Exceptional Spell-Casting[25].
  • Albus Dumbledore received the Order of Merlin[26].
  • Albus Dumbledore was a member of Order of the Phoenix[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mould-on-the-Wold[2], Albus Dumbledore… he was born on 1881[3]. His father was Percival Dumbledore[11]. His mother was Kendra Dumbledore[12].

Education

Albus Dumbledore's education included a stint at Hogwarts[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include auror[6], researcher[7], professor[8], and head teacher[9]. Fields of work include alchemy[14], a protoscience[28]; Q112245919[15]; and school management[16], a type of management[29]. Among Albus Dumbledore's employers was Hogwarts[21]. Positions held include Headmaster of Hogwarts[17], a fictional political functionary[30]; Supreme Mugwump[19], a fictional political functionary[31]; and Hogwarts prefect[20], a group of fictional characters[32]. A notable student of him was Newt Scamander[23].

Works and Contributions

Albus Dumbledore is the creator of Q34660[24]. Things named for him include Albus Severus Potter[33], a wizard in the Harry Potter universe[34] and Dumbledore's Army[35], an organisation in Harry Potter series[36], headquartered in Room of Requirement[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Barnabus Finkley Prize for Exceptional Spell-Casting[25], a fictional award[38] and Order of Merlin[26], a fictional order of chivalry[39].

Death and Burial

Albus Dumbledore died on June 30, 1997[5]. He died in Astronomy tower[4]. The cause of death was Avada Kedavra[40].

Why It Matters

Albus Dumbledore ranks in the top 1% of wizard_in_the_harry_potter_universe entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,896 views/month).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Albus Severus Potter[33], a wizard in the Harry Potter universe[34] and Dumbledore's Army[35], an organisation in Harry Potter series[36], headquartered in Room of Requirement[37].

FAQs

Where was Albus Dumbledore born?

Born in Mould-on-the-Wold[2], Albus Dumbledore…

Where did Albus Dumbledore die?

Albus Dumbledore passed away in Astronomy tower[4].

Who were Albus Dumbledore's parents?

Albus Dumbledore's father was Percival Dumbledore[11]. Albus Dumbledore's mother was Kendra Dumbledore[12].

What did Albus Dumbledore do for work?

Albus Dumbledore worked as auror[6], researcher[7], professor[8], and head teacher[9].

Where did Albus Dumbledore go to school?

Albus Dumbledore was educated at Hogwarts[22].

What awards did Albus Dumbledore receive?

Honors received include Barnabus Finkley Prize for Exceptional Spell-Casting[25] and Order of Merlin[26].

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Rose Abrams · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → A637-6756-0F7C-E94A-5689
    Occupation → auror, researcher, professor +1
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  2. 15w ago · Xezbeth · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14470 → Characters/Albus_Dumbledore
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  3. 16w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0451640-Dumbledore-Albus-18811997
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