Catherine of Vadstena

Swedish noblewoman (c.1332–1381)
Person human Q237871
Catherine of Vadstena
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Catherine of Vadstena

Summary

Catherine of Vadstena is a human[1]. She was born in Sweden[2]. She was born on January 1, 1331[3]. She passed away in Vadstena[4]. She died on March 24, 1381[5]. She worked as a philosopher[6] and nun[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Catherine of Vadstena was born in Sweden[2].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's place of birth was Motala[9].
  • Born in Vadstena[10], Catherine of Vadstena…
  • Catherine of Vadstena passed away in Vadstena[4].
  • Catherine of Vadstena was born on January 1, 1331[3].
  • Catherine of Vadstena died on March 24, 1381[5].
  • Catherine of Vadstena is buried at Vadstena Abbey[11].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's father was Ulf Gudmarsson[12].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's mother was Bridget of Sweden[13].
  • Among Catherine of Vadstena's spouses was Q132128503[14].
  • Catherine of Vadstena held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Catherine of Vadstena worked as a nun[7].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's field of work was church‘s ministry[16].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's field of work was monastic life[17].
  • Catherine of Vadstena held the position of abbess of Vadstena kloster[18].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Catherine of Vadstena is recorded as female[20].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's family is recorded as Ulvåsa family[22].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's Commons category is recorded as Saint Catherine of Sweden[23].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's canonization status is recorded as saint[24].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[25].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's religious order is recorded as Bridgettines[26].
  • Catherine of Vadstena's given name is recorded as Catherine[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Sweden[2], a sovereign state[28], founded in 0900[29]; Motala[9], an urban area in Sweden[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1288[32]; and Vadstena[10], an urban area in Sweden[33], in Sweden[34]. Catherine of Vadstena was born on January 1, 1331[3]. Her father was Ulf Gudmarsson[12]. Her mother was Bridget of Sweden[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and nun[7]. Fields of work include church‘s ministry[16] and monastic life[17]. Catherine of Vadstena held the position of abbess of Vadstena kloster[18].

Personal Life

Among Catherine of Vadstena's spouses was Q132128503[14]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Catherine of Vadstena died on March 24, 1381[5]. She died in Vadstena[4]. Burial took place at Vadstena Abbey[11].

Why It Matters

Catherine of Vadstena has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Catherine of Vadstena born?

Catherine of Vadstena was born in Sweden[2].

Where did Catherine of Vadstena die?

Catherine of Vadstena died in Vadstena[4].

Who were Catherine of Vadstena's parents?

Catherine of Vadstena's father was Ulf Gudmarsson[12]. Catherine of Vadstena's mother was Bridget of Sweden[13].

Who was Catherine of Vadstena married to?

Catherine of Vadstena's spouses include Q132128503[14].

What did Catherine of Vadstena do for work?

Catherine of Vadstena worked as philosopher[6] and nun[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Sweden
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