Brigid of Kildare
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Brigid of Kildare
Summary
Brigid of Kildare is a human[1]. She was born in Faughart[2]. She was born on 451[3]. She passed away in Kildare[4]. She died on 525[5]. She worked as a nun[6] and abbess[7]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,526 views/month, #6,359 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Brigid of Kildare was born in Faughart[2].
- Brigid of Kildare died in Kildare[4].
- Brigid of Kildare was born on 451[3].
- Brigid of Kildare was born on 453[9].
- Brigid of Kildare died on 525[5].
- Brigid of Kildare died on 523[10].
- Brigid of Kildare is buried at Downpatrick[11].
- Brigid of Kildare held citizenship in Kingdom of Leinster[12].
- Brigid of Kildare worked as a nun[6].
- Brigid of Kildare worked as an abbess[7].
- Brigid of Kildare's field of work was Christianity[13].
- Brigid of Kildare's field of work was monastic life[14].
- Brigid of Kildare held the position of abbess[15].
- Brigid of Kildare's religion is recorded as Celtic Christianity[16].
- Brigid of Kildare is recorded as female[17].
- Brigid of Kildare's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Brigid is named after Brigid of Kildare[19].
- Brigid of Kildare's Commons category is recorded as Brigid of Kildare[20].
- Brigid of Kildare's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[21].
- Brigid of Kildare's given name is recorded as Brigid[22].
- Brigid of Kildare's significant event is recorded as Conversion to Catholicism[23].
- Brigid of Kildare's feast day is recorded as February 1[24].
- Brigid of Kildare's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Brigid of Kildare[25].
- Brigid of Kildare's Commons gallery is recorded as Brigid of Kildare[26].
- Brigid of Kildare's described at URL is recorded as https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/01/30/brigid-a-thoroughly-modern-1500-year-old-saint/[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Faughart[2], Brigid of Kildare… Recorded date of birth include 451[3] and 453[9].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include nun[6] and abbess[7]. Fields of work include Christianity[13], a major religious group[28], founded in 0033[29] and monastic life[14]. Brigid of Kildare held the position of abbess[15].
Personal Life
Brigid of Kildare's religion is recorded as Celtic Christianity[16].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 525[5] and 523[10]. Brigid of Kildare died in Kildare[4]. Burial took place at Downpatrick[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Brigid of Kildare include Bridget of Sweden[30], a writer[31], 1303–1373[32], of Sweden[33], specialised in religion[34]; Brigid's cross[35], a cross[36]; Llansanffraid Glan Conwy[37], a village[38], in United Kingdom[39]; St Brides Bay[40], a bay[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Bridstow[43], a village[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Llansantffraid[46], a village[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Llansantffraed[49], a hamlet[50], in United Kingdom[51]; and Kilree[52], a monastery[53], in Ireland[54].
Why It Matters
Brigid of Kildare ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,526 views/month, #6,359 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] She is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for her include Bridget of Sweden[30], a writer[31], 1303–1373[32], of Sweden[33], specialised in religion[34]; Brigid's cross[35], a cross[36]; Llansanffraid Glan Conwy[37], a village[38], in United Kingdom[39]; St Brides Bay[40], a bay[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Bridstow[43], a village[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and Llansantffraid[46], a village[47], in United Kingdom[48].
FAQs
Where was Brigid of Kildare born?
Brigid of Kildare's place of birth was Faughart[2].
Where did Brigid of Kildare die?
Brigid of Kildare died in Kildare[4].