Gildas
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Gildas
Summary
Gildas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of Strathclyde[2]. He was born on January 1, 500[3]. He died in Rhuys Peninsula[4]. He died on January 29, 570[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and monk[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Gildas was born in Kingdom of Strathclyde[2].
- Gildas's place of birth was Cheshire[11].
- Gildas died in Rhuys Peninsula[4].
- Gildas was born on January 1, 500[3].
- Gildas died on January 29, 570[5].
- Gildas's father was Caw[12].
- A child of Gildas was Allgo[13].
- A child of Gildas was Saint Eigrad[14].
- A child of Gildas was Gwynog[15].
- Gildas held citizenship in Kingdom of Strathclyde[16].
- Gildas worked as a historian[6].
- Gildas worked as a writer[7].
- Gildas worked as a missionary[8].
- Gildas worked as a monk[9].
- Gildas held the position of abbot[17].
- Gildas's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
- Gildas is recorded as male[19].
- Gildas's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Gildas's Commons category is recorded as Saint Gildas[21].
- Gildas's canonization status is recorded as saint[22].
- Gildas's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[23].
- Gildas's given name is recorded as Gildas[24].
- Gildas's feast day is recorded as January 29[25].
- Gildas studied under Illtud[26].
- Gildas's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Kingdom of Strathclyde[2], a historical country[28], founded in 0410[29] and Cheshire[11], a ceremonial county of England[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Gildas was born on January 1, 500[3]. His father was Caw[12].
Education
Gildas studied under Illtud[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and monk[9]. Gildas held the position of abbot[17].
Personal Life
Children include Allgo[13], 0600–0660[32], of Wales[33]; Saint Eigrad[14], b. 0501[34]; and Gwynog[15]. Gildas's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
Death and Burial
Gildas died on January 29, 570[5]. He passed away in Rhuys Peninsula[4].
Why It Matters
Gildas has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniæ[36], a written work[37], founded in 0600[38].
FAQs
Where was Gildas born?
Born in Kingdom of Strathclyde[2], Gildas…
Where did Gildas die?
Gildas passed away in Rhuys Peninsula[4].
Who were Gildas's parents?
Gildas's father was Caw[12].
What did Gildas do for work?
Gildas worked as historian[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and monk[9].