Eligius
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Eligius
Summary
Eligius is a human[1]. He was born in Chaptelat[2]. He was born on June 11, 588[3]. He died in Noyon[4]. He died on December 1, 660[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], goldsmith[7], writer[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,678 views/month, #7,015 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Eligius was born in Chaptelat[2].
- Eligius died in Noyon[4].
- Eligius was born on June 11, 588[3].
- Eligius died on December 1, 660[5].
- Eligius held citizenship in Francia[11].
- Eligius's professions included Catholic priest[6].
- Eligius's professions included goldsmith[7].
- Eligius worked as a writer[8].
- Eligius's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
- Eligius held the position of bishop[12].
- Eligius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
- Eligius is recorded as male[14].
- Eligius's instance of is recorded as human[15].
- Eligius's Commons category is recorded as Saint Eligius[16].
- Eligius's canonization status is recorded as saint[17].
- Eligius's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[18].
- Eligius's given name is recorded as Eligius[19].
- Eligius's given name is recorded as Éloi[20].
- Eligius's feast day is recorded as December 1[21].
- Eligius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Saint Eligius[22].
- Eligius's work location is recorded as Tours[23].
- Eligius's depicted by is recorded as Altarpiece of Saint Eligius[24].
- Eligius's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[25].
- Eligius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Eligius's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Eligius was born in Chaptelat[2]. He was born on June 11, 588[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], goldsmith[7], writer[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Eligius held the position of bishop[12].
Personal Life
Eligius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
Death and Burial
Eligius died on December 1, 660[5]. He died in Noyon[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Eligius include Église Saint-Éloi de Dunkerque[28], a church building[29], in France[30]; Sant'Eligio degli Orefici[31], a church building[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1575[34]; Sant'Eligio Maggiore[35], a church building[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1270[38]; Saint-Éloi[39], a commune of France[40], in France[41]; Sant'Eligio dei Ferrari[42], a church building[43], in Italy[44]; Eligius Prize[45], an award[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1996[48]; and Sant'Eligio dei Sellari[49], a church building[50], in Italy[51].
Why It Matters
Eligius ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,678 views/month, #7,015 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Église Saint-Éloi de Dunkerque[28], a church building[29], in France[30]; Sant'Eligio degli Orefici[31], a church building[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1575[34]; Sant'Eligio Maggiore[35], a church building[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1270[38]; Saint-Éloi[39], a commune of France[40], in France[41]; Sant'Eligio dei Ferrari[42], a church building[43], in Italy[44]; and Eligius Prize[45], an award[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1996[48].
FAQs
Where was Eligius born?
Eligius's place of birth was Chaptelat[2].
Where did Eligius die?
Eligius passed away in Noyon[4].
What did Eligius do for work?
Eligius worked as Catholic priest[6], goldsmith[7], writer[8], and Catholic bishop[9].