John of Ávila
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Summary
John of Ávila was born on January 6, 1499[1], in Almodóvar del Campo[2]. He died on May 10, 1569[3], in Montilla[4]. He worked as a writer[5], Catholic priest[6], and Doctor of the Church[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,273 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Basilica of St. John of Avila[9]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[10]
- Educated at: University of Salamanca[11], University of Alcalá[12], Complutense University of Madrid[13]
- Student: Luis de Santander[14], Q139659269[15], Diego de Guzmán, S.I.[16]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: John of Avila[19]
- Canonization status: saint[20], Catholic saint[21]
- Honorific prefix: Doctor of the Church[22]
- Family name: de Ávila[23]
- Given name: John[24], Juan[25], Giovanni[26]
- Feast day: May 10[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:John of Avila[28]
- Commons gallery: Juan de Ávila[29]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[32]
- Birth name: Juan de Ávila[33]
- Different from: Sanctus Ioannes[34]
Why It Matters
John of Ávila has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include To Christ Crucified[37], a literary work[38].
FAQs
Where was John of Ávila born?
John of Ávila was born in Almodóvar del Campo[2].
Where did John of Ávila die?
John of Ávila died in Montilla[4].
What did John of Ávila do for work?
John of Ávila worked as a writer[5], Catholic priest[6], and Doctor of the Church[7].
Where did John of Ávila go to school?
John of Ávila was educated at University of Salamanca[11], University of Alcalá[12], and Complutense University of Madrid[13].