Alexander of Hales

English Franciscan theologian and philosopher (c.1185-1245)
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Alexander of Hales

Summary

Alexander of Hales is a human[1]. He was born in Halesowen[2]. He was born on 1175[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on August 21, 1245[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander of Hales was born in Halesowen[2].
  • Alexander of Hales passed away in Paris[4].
  • Alexander of Hales was born on 1175[3].
  • Alexander of Hales was born on 1185[11].
  • Alexander of Hales died on August 21, 1245[5].
  • Alexander of Hales died on August 28, 1245[12].
  • Alexander of Hales died on January 1, 1245[13].
  • Alexander of Hales held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Middle English was Alexander of Hales's native language[15].
  • Alexander of Hales's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Alexander of Hales's professions included theologian[7].
  • Alexander of Hales's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alexander of Hales's professions included writer[9].
  • Alexander of Hales's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Alexander of Hales was employed by University of Paris[17].
  • Alexander of Hales was educated at University of Paris[18].
  • A notable student of Alexander of Hales was Bonaventure[19].
  • A notable student of Alexander of Hales was Eudes Rigaud[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander of Hales is Quaestiones disputatae[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander of Hales is Summa theologica[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander of Hales is Glossa in IV libros Sententiarum Petri Lombardi[23].
  • Alexander of Hales's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Alexander of Hales is recorded as male[25].
  • Alexander of Hales's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alexander of Hales's Commons category is recorded as Alexander of Hales[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander of Hales's place of birth was Halesowen[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1175[3] and 1185[11]. Middle English was his native language[15].

Education

Alexander of Hales's education included a stint at University of Paris[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Alexander of Hales's field of work was philosophy[16]. Among his employers was University of Paris[17]. Notable students include Bonaventure[19], a theologian[28], 1221–1274[29], specialised in theology[30] and Eudes Rigaud[20], a diplomat[31], 1200–1275[32], of France[33].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Quaestiones disputatae[21]; Summa theologica[22]; and Glossa in IV libros Sententiarum Petri Lombardi[23], a literary work[34].

Personal Life

Alexander of Hales's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 21, 1245[5], August 28, 1245[12], and January 1, 1245[13]. Alexander of Hales died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander of Hales has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Alexander of Hales born?

Alexander of Hales's place of birth was Halesowen[2].

Where did Alexander of Hales die?

Alexander of Hales passed away in Paris[4].

What did Alexander of Hales do for work?

Alexander of Hales worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Alexander of Hales go to school?

Alexander of Hales was educated at University of Paris[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . general catalog of BnF. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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