Bernard of Clairvaux

Burgundian saint, abbot and theologian (1090–1153)
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Bernard of Clairvaux
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Summary

Bernard of Clairvaux was born on January 1, 1090[1], in Fontaine-lès-Dijon[2]. He died on August 20, 1153[3], in Clairvaux Abbey[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], hymnwriter[8], and mystic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,626 views/month, #6,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1091[11]
  • Date of death: 1153[12]
  • Father: Tescelin de Fontaine[13]
  • Mother: Alèthe[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[15]
  • Native language: Old French[16]
  • Occupation: religious[17], Doctor of the Church[18]
  • Field of work: philosophy[19], theology[20], monastic life[21]
  • Position held: abbot of Clairvaux[22], abbot[23]
  • Student: John of Salisbury[24], Peter Lombard[25], Étienne de Châlons[26]
  • Notable work: Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles[27], De diligendo Deo[28], Letters[29], De praecepto et dispensatione[30]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[31]
  • Sex or gender: male[32]
  • Commons category: Bernard of Clairvaux[33]
  • Canonization status: Catholic saint[34]
  • Cause of death: gastrointestinal system disease[35]
  • Honorific prefix: Doctor of the Church[36]
  • Religious order: Cistercians[37]
  • Family name: de Fontaine[38]
  • Given name: Bernard[39], Bernardo[40]
  • Significant event: Cistercians[41]
  • Feast day: August 20[42]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Bernard of Clairvaux[43]
  • Work location: Cîteaux Abbey[44], Clairvaux[45]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[46]

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[47]

  • Country: FR[48]

  • Began / founded: 1091[49]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1153-08-21[50]

  • MusicBrainz ID: c3736ac5-ac6c-45ac-a0bd-2694a2519b0e[51]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Bernard of Clairvaux include St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church[52], a monastery[53], in United States[54], founded in 1101[55]; San Bernardo alle Terme[56], a church building[57], in Italy[58], founded in 1589[59]; Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle[60]; Fontevivo Abbey[61]; and Bornem Abbey[62].

Why It Matters

Bernard of Clairvaux has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 108 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Works attributed to him include Liber ad milites templi de laude novae militiae[65], a written work[66] and Dulcis Iesu memoria[67], a Christian hymn[68]. Entities named for him include St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church[52], a monastery[53], in United States[54], founded in 1101[55]; San Bernardo alle Terme[56], a church building[57], in Italy[58], founded in 1589[59]; Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle[60]; Fontevivo Abbey[61]; and Bornem Abbey[62].

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[13]. Bernard of Clairvaux's mother was Alèthe[14].

What did Bernard of Clairvaux do for work?

Bernard of Clairvaux worked as a theologian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], hymnwriter[8], and mystic[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Q43372655. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Latter-day Saint Literature database. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [34] ↑ . Q24346134. wikidata.org.
  23. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Q43400604. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [11] ↑ . Q43372655. wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . Q43372655. wikidata.org.
  28. [12] ↑ . Q43400604. Retrieved . bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [40] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Calendarium Romanum Generale (1969). wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [50] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [51] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [65] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [67] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [52] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [66] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [68] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [57] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [58] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [59] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Loenstock · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Sermons on the Canticle of Canticles, De diligendo Deo, Letters +1
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    Wikidata description → Burgundian saint, abbot and theologian (1090–1153)
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  2. 11w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-07-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → theologian, writer, philosopher +4
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  18. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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