Chad of Mercia

Summary

Chad of Mercia is a human^[1]. Born in Kingdom of Northumbria^[2], he… he was born on 634^[3]. He died in Lichfield^[4]. He died on March 2, 672^[5]. He worked as a theologian^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Chad of Mercia's place of birth was Kingdom of Northumbria^[2].
• Chad of Mercia passed away in Lichfield^[4].
• Chad of Mercia was born on 634^[3].
• Chad of Mercia was born on 650^[10].
• Chad of Mercia died on March 2, 672^[5].
• Chad of Mercia is buried at Lichfield Cathedral^[11].
• Chad of Mercia held citizenship in Kingdom of Northumbria^[12].
• Chad of Mercia's professions included theologian^[6].
• Chad of Mercia's professions included Catholic priest^[7].
• Chad of Mercia worked as a Catholic bishop^[8].
• Chad of Mercia held the position of abbot^[13].
• Chad of Mercia held the position of bishop of York^[14].
• Chad of Mercia held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield^[15].
• Chad of Mercia's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[16].
• Chad of Mercia is recorded as male^[17].
• Chad of Mercia's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Chad of Mercia's Commons category is recorded as Chad of Mercia^[19].
• Chad of Mercia's canonization status is recorded as thaumaturge^[20].
• Chad of Mercia's given name is recorded as Chad^[21].
• Chad of Mercia's feast day is recorded as March 2^[22].
• Chad of Mercia studied under Aidan of Lindisfarne^[23].
• Chad of Mercia's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[24].
• Chad of Mercia's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[25].
• Chad of Mercia's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia^[26].
• Chad of Mercia's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kingdom of Northumbria^[2], Chad of Mercia… Recorded date of birth include 634^[3] and 650^[10].

Education

Chad of Mercia studied under Aidan of Lindisfarne^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. Positions held include abbot^[13], an ecclesiastical occupation^[28]; bishop of York^[14]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield^[15].

Personal Life

Chad of Mercia's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[16].

Death and Burial

Chad of Mercia died on March 2, 672^[5]. He died in Lichfield^[4]. Burial took place at Lichfield Cathedral^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Chad of Mercia include St Chad's Cathedral^[29], a Catholic cathedral^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1841^[32] and St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury^[33], a church building^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1790^[36].

Why It Matters

Chad of Mercia ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

Entities named for him include St Chad's Cathedral^[29], a Catholic cathedral^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1841^[32] and St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury^[33], a church building^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1790^[36].

FAQs

Where was Chad of Mercia born?

Born in Kingdom of Northumbria^[2], Chad of Mercia…

Where did Chad of Mercia die?

Chad of Mercia died in Lichfield^[4].

What did Chad of Mercia do for work?

Chad of Mercia worked as theologian^[6], Catholic priest^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8].