Bernard of Clairvaux
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Bernard of Clairvaux
Summary
Bernard of Clairvaux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fontaine-lès-Dijon[2]. He was born on January 1, 1090[3]. He passed away in Clairvaux Abbey[4]. He died on August 20, 1153[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], religious figure[9], and hymnwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,096 views/month, #6,275 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Fontaine-lès-Dijon[2], Bernard of Clairvaux…
- Bernard of Clairvaux died in Clairvaux Abbey[4].
- Bernard of Clairvaux was born on January 1, 1090[3].
- Bernard of Clairvaux was born on 1091[12].
- Bernard of Clairvaux died on August 20, 1153[5].
- Bernard of Clairvaux died on 1153[13].
- Bernard of Clairvaux's father was Tescelin de Fontaine[14].
- Bernard of Clairvaux's mother was Alèthe[15].
- Bernard of Clairvaux held citizenship in Kingdom of France[16].
- Old French was Bernard of Clairvaux's native language[17].
- Bernard of Clairvaux worked as a theologian[6].
- Bernard of Clairvaux worked as a writer[7].
- Bernard of Clairvaux worked as a philosopher[8].
- Bernard of Clairvaux worked as a religious figure[9].
- Bernard of Clairvaux worked as a hymnwriter[10].
- Bernard of Clairvaux's professions included mystic[18].
- Bernard of Clairvaux's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Bernard of Clairvaux's field of work was theology[20].
- Bernard of Clairvaux's field of work was monastic life[21].
- Bernard of Clairvaux held the position of abbot of Clairvaux[22].
- Bernard of Clairvaux held the position of abbot[23].
- A notable student of Bernard of Clairvaux was John of Salisbury[24].
- A notable student of Bernard of Clairvaux was Peter Lombard[25].
- A notable student of Bernard of Clairvaux was Étienne de Châlons[26].
- A notable work attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux is Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles[27].
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Origins and Family
Bernard of Clairvaux's place of birth was Fontaine-lès-Dijon[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1090[3] and 1091[12]. His father was Tescelin de Fontaine[14]. His mother was Alèthe[15]. Old French was his native language[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], religious figure[9], hymnwriter[10], and mystic[18]. Fields of work include philosophy[19], an academic discipline[28]; theology[20], an academic discipline[29]; and monastic life[21]. Positions held include abbot of Clairvaux[22] and abbot[23], an ecclesiastical occupation[30]. Notable students include John of Salisbury[24], a philosopher[31], 1110–1180[32], of Kingdom of England[33]; Peter Lombard[25], a Catholic priest[34], 1100–1160[35], of Kingdom of France[36], specialised in philosophy[37]; and Étienne de Châlons[26], a Catholic priest[38], 1070–1144[39], of France[40].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles[27], a literary work[41]; De diligendo Deo[42], a literary work[43]; and Letters[44]. Things named for Bernard of Clairvaux include St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church[45], a monastery[46], in United States[47], founded in 1101[48]; San Bernardo alle Terme[49], a church building[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1589[52]; Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle[53]; Bornem Abbey[54]; and Fontevivo Abbey[55].
Personal Life
Bernard of Clairvaux's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 20, 1153[5] and 1153[13]. Bernard of Clairvaux died in Clairvaux Abbey[4]. The cause of death was gastrointestinal system disease[57].
Why It Matters
Bernard of Clairvaux ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,096 views/month, #6,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to him include Liber ad milites templi de laude novae militiae[60], a written work[61] and Dulcis Iesu memoria[62], a Christian hymn[63]. Entities named for him include St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church[45], a monastery[46], in United States[47], founded in 1101[48]; San Bernardo alle Terme[49], a church building[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1589[52]; Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle[53]; Bornem Abbey[54]; and Fontevivo Abbey[55].
FAQs
Where was Bernard of Clairvaux born?
Bernard of Clairvaux's place of birth was Fontaine-lès-Dijon[2].
Where did Bernard of Clairvaux die?
Bernard of Clairvaux passed away in Clairvaux Abbey[4].
Who were Bernard of Clairvaux's parents?
Bernard of Clairvaux's father was Tescelin de Fontaine[14]. Bernard of Clairvaux's mother was Alèthe[15].
What did Bernard of Clairvaux do for work?
Bernard of Clairvaux worked as theologian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], religious figure[9], and hymnwriter[10].