Cynewulf

Anglo Saxon poet
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Cynewulf

Summary

Cynewulf is a human[1]. Born in England[2], he… he was born on January 1, 900[3]. He died in England[4]. He died on 900[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Cynewulf's place of birth was England[2].
  • Cynewulf passed away in England[4].
  • Cynewulf was born on January 1, 900[3].
  • Cynewulf died on 900[5].
  • Cynewulf held citizenship in Kingdom of Mercia[9].
  • Old English was Cynewulf's native language[10].
  • Cynewulf worked as a poet[6].
  • Cynewulf's professions included writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Cynewulf is Juliana[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Cynewulf is Christ II[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Cynewulf is Elene[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Cynewulf is The Fates of the Apostles[14].
  • Cynewulf is recorded as male[15].
  • Cynewulf's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Cynewulf's Commons category is recorded as Cynewulf (poet)[17].
  • Cynewulf's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Cynewulf's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Cynewulf's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Cynewulf's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Cynewulf's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Cynewulf's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Cynewulf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old English[24].
  • Cynewulf's Commons Creator page is recorded as Cynewulf[25].
  • Cynewulf's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Cynewulf was born in England[2]. He was born on January 1, 900[3]. Old English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Juliana[11], a literary work[27]; Christ II[12], a literary work[28]; Elene[13], a narrative poetry[29]; and The Fates of the Apostles[14], a literary work[30].

Death and Burial

Cynewulf died on 900[5]. He passed away in England[4].

Why It Matters

Cynewulf ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

Works attributed to him include Juliana[32], a literary work[33].

FAQs

Where was Cynewulf born?

Cynewulf was born in England[2].

Where did Cynewulf die?

Cynewulf passed away in England[4].

What did Cynewulf do for work?

Cynewulf worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death England
    Occupation poet, writer
    Place of birth England
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