Franciscus Sonnius

Dutch theologian
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Franciscus Sonnius

Summary

Franciscus Sonnius is a human[1]. Born in Son[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1506[3]. He died in Antwerp[4]. He died on June 30, 1576[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], university teacher[8], and inquisitor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Franciscus Sonnius's place of birth was Son[2].
  • Franciscus Sonnius passed away in Antwerp[4].
  • Franciscus Sonnius was born on August 12, 1506[3].
  • Franciscus Sonnius died on June 30, 1576[5].
  • Franciscus Sonnius worked as a theologian[6].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Franciscus Sonnius worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's professions included inquisitor[9].
  • Franciscus Sonnius held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch[11].
  • Franciscus Sonnius held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Antwerp[12].
  • Franciscus Sonnius was employed by Universities in Leuven[13].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's education included a stint at Old University of Leuven[14].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Franciscus Sonnius is recorded as male[16].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's Commons category is recorded as Franciscus Sonnius[18].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's given name is recorded as Franciscus[19].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[21].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[22].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's consecrator is recorded as Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle[23].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's consecrator is recorded as Pierre de Corte[24].
  • Franciscus Sonnius's consecrator is recorded as Pepin de Rosa[25].

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Origins and Family

Franciscus Sonnius's place of birth was Son[2]. He was born on August 12, 1506[3].

Education

Franciscus Sonnius was educated at Old University of Leuven[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], university teacher[8], and inquisitor[9]. Franciscus Sonnius was employed by Universities in Leuven[13]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch[11] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Antwerp[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[26], in Belgium[27], founded in 1961[28].

Personal Life

Franciscus Sonnius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Franciscus Sonnius died on June 30, 1576[5]. He passed away in Antwerp[4].

Why It Matters

Franciscus Sonnius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Franciscus Sonnius born?

Born in Son[2], Franciscus Sonnius…

Where did Franciscus Sonnius die?

Franciscus Sonnius died in Antwerp[4].

What did Franciscus Sonnius do for work?

Franciscus Sonnius worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], university teacher[8], and inquisitor[9].

Where did Franciscus Sonnius go to school?

Franciscus Sonnius was educated at Old University of Leuven[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, university teacher +1
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