Benito Jerónimo Feijoo
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Summary
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo was born on October 8, 1677[1], in Casdemiro[2]. He died on September 26, 1764[3], in Oviedo[4]. He worked as an essayist[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,944 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 8, 1676[11]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[12]
- Occupation: theologian[13], scholar[14], author[15], monk[16]
- Field of work: philosophy[17], social theory[18], literary criticism[19]
- Employer: University of Salamanca[20], University of Oviedo[21]
- Educated at: University of Salamanca[22]
- Notable work: Teatro crítico universal[23], Cartas eruditas y curiosas[24]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Movement: Age of Enlightenment[27], Spanish Enlightenment[28]
- Commons category: Benito Jerónimo Feijoo[29]
- Religious order: Benedictines[30]
- Family name: Feijóo[31]
- Given name: Benito[32]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[33], Gran Enciclopedia Galega Silverio Cañada[34], Encarta[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], The Encyclopedia Americana[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[39]
- Commons Creator page: Benito Jerónimo Feijoo[40]
- Name in native language: Benito Jerónimo Feijoo y Montenegro[41]
Why It Matters
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Benito Jerónimo Feijoo born?
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo was born in Casdemiro[2].
Where did Benito Jerónimo Feijoo die?
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo passed away in Oviedo[4].
What did Benito Jerónimo Feijoo do for work?
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo worked as an essayist[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], physician[8], and philosopher[9].
Where did Benito Jerónimo Feijoo go to school?
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo was educated at University of Salamanca[22].