Anselm of Laon

French medieval theologian and philosopher
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Anselm of Laon

Summary

Anselm of Laon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Laon[2]. He was born on January 1, 1050[3]. He died in Laon[4]. He died on July 15, 1117[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monk[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Laon[2], Anselm of Laon…
  • Anselm of Laon passed away in Laon[4].
  • Anselm of Laon was born on January 1, 1050[3].
  • Anselm of Laon died on July 15, 1117[5].
  • Anselm of Laon died on 1117[11].
  • Anselm of Laon held citizenship in Kingdom of France[12].
  • Anselm of Laon worked as a theologian[6].
  • Anselm of Laon's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Anselm of Laon's professions included writer[8].
  • Anselm of Laon worked as a monk[9].
  • A notable student of Anselm of Laon was Alberich of Reims[13].
  • A notable student of Anselm of Laon was William of Champeaux[14].
  • A notable student of Anselm of Laon was Gilbert de La Porrée[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Anselm of Laon is Expositio in Psalmos[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Anselm of Laon is Glosae super Iohannem[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Anselm of Laon is Glossaria ordinaria in Canticum canticorum[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Anselm of Laon is Sententiae[19].
  • Anselm of Laon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Anselm of Laon is recorded as male[21].
  • Anselm of Laon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Anselm of Laon's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[23].
  • Anselm of Laon's given name is recorded as Anselmo[24].
  • Anselm of Laon studied under Bruno of Cologne[25].
  • Anselm of Laon studied under Anselm of Canterbury[26].
  • Anselm of Laon studied under Manegold of Lautenbach[27].

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Origins and Family

Anselm of Laon's place of birth was Laon[2]. He was born on January 1, 1050[3].

Education

Studied under Bruno of Cologne[25], a Catholic priest[28], 1030–1101[29], of Germany[30]; Anselm of Canterbury[26], a philosopher[31], 1033–1109[32], of Kingdom of France[33], specialised in philosophy[34]; and Manegold of Lautenbach[27], a philosopher[35], 1030–1103[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monk[9]. Notable students include Alberich of Reims[13], a theologian[37], 1085–1141[38], of France[39]; William of Champeaux[14], a philosopher[40], 1070–1121[41], of France[42], specialised in philosophy[43]; and Gilbert de La Porrée[15], a theologian[44], 1070–1154[45], of France[46], specialised in philosophy[47].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Expositio in Psalmos[16], Glosae super Iohannem[17], Glossaria ordinaria in Canticum canticorum[18], and Sententiae[19].

Personal Life

Anselm of Laon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 15, 1117[5] and 1117[11]. Anselm of Laon died in Laon[4].

Why It Matters

Anselm of Laon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Anselm of Laon born?

Born in Laon[2], Anselm of Laon…

Where did Anselm of Laon die?

Anselm of Laon died in Laon[4].

What did Anselm of Laon do for work?

Anselm of Laon worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monk[9].

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  24. [26] . Dictionnaire de la Bible. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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