Alexander Neckam

scholar and abbot of Cirencester
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Summary

Alexander Neckam is a human[1]. He was born in St Albans[2]. He was born on September 8, 1157[3]. He passed away in Kempsey[4]. He died on March 31, 1217[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], canon regular[8], teacher[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in St Albans[2].
  • Alexander Neckam passed away in Kempsey[4].
  • Alexander Neckam was born on September 8, 1157[3].
  • Alexander Neckam died on March 31, 1217[5].
  • Burial took place at Worcester Cathedral[12].
  • Alexander Neckam's mother was Hodierna of St Albans[13].
  • Alexander Neckam held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Alexander Neckam's professions included poet[6].
  • Alexander Neckam worked as a writer[7].
  • Alexander Neckam's professions included canon regular[8].
  • Alexander Neckam worked as a teacher[9].
  • Alexander Neckam worked as a theologian[10].
  • Alexander Neckam worked as a canon regular[15].
  • Alexander Neckam held the position of abbot[16].
  • Alexander Neckam's education included a stint at St Albans School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Neckam is De naturis rerum[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander Neckam is Novus Aesopus[19].
  • Alexander Neckam's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Alexander Neckam is recorded as male[21].
  • Alexander Neckam's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alexander Neckam's religious order is recorded as Canons Regular of Saint Augustine[23].
  • Alexander Neckam's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander Neckam's given name is recorded as Alejandro[25].
  • Alexander Neckam's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/n/neckam.htm[26].
  • Alexander Neckam studied under William de Montibus[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Neckam's place of birth was St Albans[2]. He was born on September 8, 1157[3]. His mother was Hodierna of St Albans[13].

Education

Alexander Neckam's education included a stint at St Albans School[17]. Studied under William de Montibus[27], a theologian[28], 1140–1213[29], of Kingdom of England[30] and Adam of Balsham[31], a mathematician[32], 1100–1181[33], of Kingdom of England[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], canon regular[8], teacher[9], theologian[10], and engineer[35]. Alexander Neckam held the position of abbot[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include De naturis rerum[18] and Novus Aesopus[19].

Personal Life

Alexander Neckam's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Alexander Neckam died on March 31, 1217[5]. He passed away in Kempsey[4]. Burial took place at Worcester Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander Neckam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Neckam born?

Alexander Neckam's place of birth was St Albans[2].

Where did Alexander Neckam die?

Alexander Neckam passed away in Kempsey[4].

Who were Alexander Neckam's parents?

Alexander Neckam's mother was Hodierna of St Albans[13].

What did Alexander Neckam do for work?

Alexander Neckam worked as poet[6], writer[7], canon regular[8], teacher[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Alexander Neckam go to school?

Alexander Neckam was educated at St Albans School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . The heads of religious houses: England and Wales. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  27. [31] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → poet, writer, canon regular +5
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    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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