Boniface of Brussels

Roman Catholic bishop
Person human Q892522
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Summary

Boniface of Brussels is a human[1]. He was born in Ixelles[2]. He was born on June 5, 1183[3]. He passed away in La Cambre Abbey[4]. He died on February 19, 1260[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Boniface of Brussels was born in Ixelles[2].
  • Boniface of Brussels died in La Cambre Abbey[4].
  • Boniface of Brussels was born on June 5, 1183[3].
  • Boniface of Brussels died on February 19, 1260[5].
  • Boniface of Brussels is buried at Church of Our Lady of the Chapel[9].
  • Boniface of Brussels is buried at La Cambre Abbey[10].
  • Boniface of Brussels's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Boniface of Brussels's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Boniface of Brussels held the position of bishop of Lausanne[11].
  • Boniface of Brussels held the position of auxiliary bishop[12].
  • Boniface of Brussels was employed by University of Paris[13].
  • Boniface of Brussels's education included a stint at University of Paris[14].
  • Boniface of Brussels's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Boniface of Brussels is recorded as male[16].
  • Boniface of Brussels's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Boniface of Brussels's noble title is recorded as Prince-Bishop[18].
  • Boniface of Brussels's Commons category is recorded as Bonifatius of Brussels[19].
  • Boniface of Brussels's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[20].
  • Boniface of Brussels's family name is recorded as Bonifatius[21].
  • Boniface of Brussels's given name is recorded as Bonifatius[22].
  • Boniface of Brussels's given name is recorded as Boniface[23].
  • Boniface of Brussels's feast day is recorded as February 19[24].
  • Boniface of Brussels's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ixelles[2], Boniface of Brussels… he was born on June 5, 1183[3].

Education

Boniface of Brussels's education included a stint at University of Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Boniface of Brussels was employed by University of Paris[13]. Positions held include bishop of Lausanne[11], a historical episcopal title[26] and auxiliary bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[27].

Personal Life

Boniface of Brussels's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Boniface of Brussels died on February 19, 1260[5]. He died in La Cambre Abbey[4]. Recorded place of burial include Church of Our Lady of the Chapel[9] and La Cambre Abbey[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Boniface of Brussels include Institut Saint-Boniface-Parnasse[28], an educational institution[29], in Belgium[30], founded in 1862[31], headquartered in Ixelles[32].

Why It Matters

Boniface of Brussels ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Institut Saint-Boniface-Parnasse[28], an educational institution[29], in Belgium[30], founded in 1862[31], headquartered in Ixelles[32].

FAQs

Where was Boniface of Brussels born?

Boniface of Brussels was born in Ixelles[2].

Where did Boniface of Brussels die?

Boniface of Brussels died in La Cambre Abbey[4].

What did Boniface of Brussels do for work?

Boniface of Brussels worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Boniface of Brussels go to school?

Boniface of Brussels was educated at University of Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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