Cædmon
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Cædmon
Summary
Cædmon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of Northumbria[2]. He died in Whitby Abbey[3]. He died on January 1, 680[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,509 views/month, #6,972 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2], Cædmon…
- Cædmon passed away in Whitby Abbey[3].
- Cædmon died on January 1, 680[4].
- Cædmon died on January 1, 680[8].
- Cædmon held citizenship in Kingdom of Northumbria[9].
- Cædmon's professions included poet[5].
- Cædmon's professions included writer[6].
- A notable work attributed to Cædmon is Cædmon's Hymn[10].
- Cædmon is recorded as male[11].
- Cædmon's instance of is recorded as human[12].
- Cædmon's Commons category is recorded as Cædmon[13].
- Cædmon's canonization status is recorded as saint[14].
- Cædmon's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[15].
- Cædmon's given name is recorded as Cedmon[16].
- Cædmon's IPA transcription is recorded as ˈkæd.mən[17].
- Cædmon's floruit is recorded as 700[18].
- Cædmon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
- Cædmon's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20].
- Cædmon's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
- Cædmon's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[22].
- Cædmon's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
- Cædmon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
- Cædmon's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[25].
- Cædmon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old English[26].
- Cædmon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2], Cædmon…
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[5] and writer[6].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Cædmon is Cædmon's Hymn[10].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 1, 680[4]. Cædmon died in Whitby Abbey[3].
Why It Matters
Cædmon ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,509 views/month, #6,972 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Cædmon's Hymn[33], a literary work[34].
FAQs
Where was Cædmon born?
Cædmon was born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2].
Where did Cædmon die?
Cædmon passed away in Whitby Abbey[3].