Geoffrey II

English noble, Duke of Brittany jure uxoris
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Geoffrey II
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Geoffrey II

Summary

Geoffrey II is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1158-09-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1186-08-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Geoffrey II…
  • Geoffrey II died in Paris[4].
  • Geoffrey II was born on +1158-09-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Geoffrey II died on +1186-08-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Notre-Dame de Paris[8].
  • Geoffrey II's father was Henry II of England[9].
  • Geoffrey II's mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine[10].
  • Geoffrey II was married to Constance, duchess of Brittany[11].
  • A child of Geoffrey II was Eleanor, Fair Maid of Brittany[12].
  • A child of Geoffrey II was Matilda of Brittany[13].
  • A child of Geoffrey II was Arthur I[14].
  • Geoffrey II's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Geoffrey II held the position of duke of Brittany[15].
  • Geoffrey II held the position of Earl of Richmond[16].
  • Geoffrey II's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].
  • Geoffrey II's image is recorded as Sceau de Geoffroi II - Duc de Bretagne.png[18].
  • Geoffrey II is recorded as male[19].
  • Geoffrey II's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Geoffrey II's family is recorded as House of Plantagenet[21].
  • Geoffrey II's noble title is recorded as duke[22].
  • Geoffrey II's noble title is recorded as duke of Brittany[23].
  • Geoffrey II's noble title is recorded as Earl of Richmond[24].
  • Geoffrey II's ISNI is recorded as 0000000428380914[25].
  • Geoffrey II's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 306488611[26].
  • Geoffrey II's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2004073907[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Geoffrey II was born in London[2]. He was born on +1158-09-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Henry II of England[9]. His mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine[10].

Career and Affiliations

Geoffrey II's professions included aristocrat[6]. Positions held include duke of Brittany[15], a position[28], in Duchy of Brittany[29] and Earl of Richmond[16], a noble title[30], founded in 1071[31].

Personal Life

Among Geoffrey II's spouses was Constance, duchess of Brittany[11]. Children include Eleanor, Fair Maid of Brittany[12], a monarch[32], 1182–1241[33], of Kingdom of England[34]; Matilda of Brittany[13], b. 1185[35]; and Arthur I[14], an aristocrat[36], 1187–1203[37], of Duchy of Brittany[38]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[17].

Death and Burial

Geoffrey II died on +1186-08-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[39]. He is buried at Notre-Dame de Paris[8].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey II ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (595 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey II born?

Born in London[2], Geoffrey II…

Where did Geoffrey II die?

Geoffrey II passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Geoffrey II's parents?

Geoffrey II's father was Henry II of England[9]. Geoffrey II's mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine[10].

Who was Geoffrey II married to?

Geoffrey II's spouses include Constance, duchess of Brittany[11].

What did Geoffrey II do for work?

Geoffrey II worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [39] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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