Alexander of Villedieu

French mathematician
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Alexander of Villedieu
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Summary

Alexander of Villedieu is a human[1]. He was born in Villedieu-les-Poêles[2]. He was born on 1175[3]. He died on 1240[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], writer[6], grammarian[7], university teacher[8], and pedagogue[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander of Villedieu's place of birth was Villedieu-les-Poêles[2].
  • Alexander of Villedieu was born on 1175[3].
  • Alexander of Villedieu was born on 1150[11].
  • Alexander of Villedieu died on 1240[4].
  • Alexander of Villedieu held citizenship in Kingdom of France[12].
  • Old French was Alexander of Villedieu's native language[13].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's professions included mathematician[5].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's professions included writer[6].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's professions included grammarian[7].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Among Alexander of Villedieu's employers was University of Paris[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander of Villedieu is Doctrinale puerorum[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander of Villedieu is Carmen de algorismo[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexander of Villedieu is Massa compoti[17].
  • Alexander of Villedieu is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's Commons category is recorded as Alexander of Villedieu[20].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's religious order is recorded as Franciscans[21].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's given name is recorded as Alexander[22].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[23].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old French[24].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's name in native language is recorded as Alexandre de Villedieu[25].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's has works in the collection is recorded as museum Huis Bergh[26].
  • Alexander of Villedieu's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander of Villedieu's place of birth was Villedieu-les-Poêles[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1175[3] and 1150[11]. Old French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[5], writer[6], grammarian[7], university teacher[8], and pedagogue[9]. Alexander of Villedieu was employed by University of Paris[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Doctrinale puerorum[15], a grammar book[28]; Carmen de algorismo[16]; and Massa compoti[17].

Death and Burial

Alexander of Villedieu died on 1240[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander of Villedieu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Alexander of Villedieu born?

Born in Villedieu-les-Poêles[2].

What did Alexander of Villedieu do for work?

Alexander of Villedieu worked as mathematician[5], writer[6], grammarian[7], university teacher[8], and pedagogue[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . 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. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of poland mms id → 9810563801005606, 9810677409305606
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  2. 13w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Fiji
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  3. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 716476, 819000
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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, writer, grammarian +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
  5. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01350198
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  6. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → —
    Notable work → Doctrinale puerorum, Carmen de algorismo, Massa compoti
    Religious order → Franciscans
    Employer → University of Paris
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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