Francis Aidan Gasquet
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Summary
Francis Aidan Gasquet was born on October 5, 1846[1], in Somers Town[2]. He died on April 5, 1929[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], librarian[6], archivist[7], theologian[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Downside Abbey[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: church historian[13]
- Position held: cardinal[14], abbot[15]
- Educated at: Downside School[16]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Francis Aidan Gasquet[19]
- Religious order: Benedictines[20]
- Family name: Gasquet[21]
- Given name: Francis[22], Aidan[23]
- Participant in: 1914 conclave[24], 1922 conclave[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Commons Creator page: Francis Aidan Gasquet[27]
- Writing language: English[28]
Why It Matters
Francis Aidan Gasquet has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Francis Aidan Gasquet born?
Francis Aidan Gasquet's place of birth was Somers Town[2].
Where did Francis Aidan Gasquet die?
Francis Aidan Gasquet died in Rome[4].
What did Francis Aidan Gasquet do for work?
Francis Aidan Gasquet worked as a Catholic priest[5], librarian[6], archivist[7], theologian[8], and historian[9].
Where did Francis Aidan Gasquet go to school?
Francis Aidan Gasquet was educated at Downside School[16].