John Colet

English priest
Person human Q957527
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John Colet

Summary

John Colet is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1467[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 10, 1519[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], and Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Colet was born in London[2].
  • John Colet died in London[4].
  • John Colet was born on January 15, 1467[3].
  • John Colet died on September 10, 1519[5].
  • John Colet died on January 1, 1519[10].
  • Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[11].
  • John Colet's father was Henry Colet[12].
  • John Colet held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • John Colet's professions included theologian[6].
  • John Colet worked as a writer[7].
  • John Colet worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • John Colet held the position of Dean of St Paul's[14].
  • John Colet's education included a stint at Magdalen College[15].
  • A notable student of John Colet was Erasmus[16].
  • John Colet's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
  • John Colet is recorded as male[18].
  • John Colet's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Colet's Commons category is recorded as John Colet[20].
  • The cause of death was infectious disease[21].
  • John Colet's family name is recorded as Colet[22].
  • John Colet's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Colet's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • John Colet's depicted by is recorded as John Colet (1467–1519), Dean of St Paul's (1504/1505–1519), Founder of St Paul's School[25].
  • John Colet's depicted by is recorded as John Colet (1467–1519), Dean of St Paul's Cathedral[26].
  • John Colet's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Colet's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 15, 1467[3]. His father was Henry Colet[12].

Education

John Colet was educated at Magdalen College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], and Catholic priest[8]. John Colet held the position of Dean of St Paul's[14]. A notable student of him was Erasmus[16].

Personal Life

John Colet's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 10, 1519[5] and January 1, 1519[10]. John Colet died in London[4]. The cause of death was infectious disease[21]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

John Colet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Colet born?

Born in London[2], John Colet…

Where did John Colet die?

John Colet died in London[4].

Who were John Colet's parents?

John Colet's father was Henry Colet[12].

What did John Colet do for work?

John Colet worked as theologian[6], writer[7], and Catholic priest[8].

Where did John Colet go to school?

John Colet was educated at Magdalen College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholicism
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    Occupation theologian, writer, Catholic priest
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