Johannes Scotus Eriugena

Irish Catholic philosopher and theologian (c. 800 – c. 877)
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Johannes Scotus Eriugena
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Johannes Scotus Eriugena

Summary

Johannes Scotus Eriugena is a human[1]. Born in Ireland[2], he… he was born on 800[3]. He died in West Francia[4]. He died on January 1, 877[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,100 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's place of birth was Ireland[2].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena died in West Francia[4].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena died in England[10].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena was born on 800[3].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena died on January 1, 877[5].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena held citizenship in Gaelic Ireland[11].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena worked as a translator[7].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's professions included writer[8].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's field of work was philosophy[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Johannes Scotus Eriugena is De divisione naturae[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Johannes Scotus Eriugena is Carmina[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Johannes Scotus Eriugena is Epistola "Domine Winiberte"[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Johannes Scotus Eriugena is De divina praedestinatione[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Johannes Scotus Eriugena is Glossae divinae historiae[17].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena was influenced by Augustine of Hippo[19].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena was influenced by Gregory of Nyssa[20].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena is recorded as male[21].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's Commons category is recorded as Iohannes Scotus Eriugena[23].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[24].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's given name is recorded as Johannes[25].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Iohannes Scotus Eriugena[26].
  • Johannes Scotus Eriugena's Commons gallery is recorded as Iohannes Scotus Eriugena[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Scotus Eriugena's place of birth was Ireland[2]. He was born on 800[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. Johannes Scotus Eriugena's field of work was philosophy[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include De divisione naturae[13], a literary work[28], founded in 0866[29]; Carmina[14]; Epistola "Domine Winiberte"[15]; De divina praedestinatione[16]; and Glossae divinae historiae[17].

Personal Life

Johannes Scotus Eriugena's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Johannes Scotus Eriugena died on January 1, 877[5]. Recorded place of death include West Francia[4], a historical country[30], founded in 0843[31] and England[10], a constituent country of the United Kingdom[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 0927[34].

Why It Matters

Johannes Scotus Eriugena ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,100 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[37], a theologian[38], 1225–1274[39], specialised in philosophy[40].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Scotus Eriugena born?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena's place of birth was Ireland[2].

Where did Johannes Scotus Eriugena die?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena died in West Francia[4].

What did Johannes Scotus Eriugena do for work?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena worked as philosopher[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Who did Johannes Scotus Eriugena influence?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[37].

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  1. [2] . Q113573231. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Q113573231. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Q113573231. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Q113573231. wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, translator, writer
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