Jocelin of Glasgow

Cistercian monk and cleric
Person human Q3179816
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Summary

Jocelin of Glasgow is a human[1]. Born in Scottish Borders[2], he… he was born on 1130[3]. He died in Melrose[4]. He died on March 17, 1199[5]. He worked as a Catholic bishop[6] and Catholic priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scottish Borders[2].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow died in Melrose[4].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow was born on 1130[3].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow died on March 17, 1199[5].
  • Burial took place at Melrose Abbey[9].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow worked as a Catholic bishop[6].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow held the position of abbot[11].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Glasgow[12].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow is recorded as male[14].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow's Commons category is recorded as Jocelin (Bishop of Glasgow)[16].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow's religious order is recorded as Cistercians[17].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Jocelin of Glasgow's consecrator is recorded as Eskil of Lund[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scottish Borders[2], Jocelin of Glasgow… he was born on 1130[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic bishop[6] and Catholic priest[7]. Positions held include abbot[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[20] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Glasgow[12].

Personal Life

Jocelin of Glasgow's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Jocelin of Glasgow died on March 17, 1199[5]. He passed away in Melrose[4]. Burial took place at Melrose Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Jocelin of Glasgow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Jocelin of Glasgow born?

Jocelin of Glasgow was born in Scottish Borders[2].

Where did Jocelin of Glasgow die?

Jocelin of Glasgow died in Melrose[4].

What did Jocelin of Glasgow do for work?

Jocelin of Glasgow worked as Catholic bishop[6] and Catholic priest[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Melrose
    Position held → abbot, Roman Catholic Bishop of Glasgow
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Instance of → human
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/53268|batch #53268]]: add P1810 to P1047"
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