John of Salisbury

Summary

John of Salisbury is a human^[1]. Born in Salisbury^[2], he… he was born on 1110^[3]. He passed away in Chartres^[4]. He died on October 25, 1180^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], political scientist^[8], historian^[9], and biographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• John of Salisbury's place of birth was Salisbury^[2].
• John of Salisbury passed away in Chartres^[4].
• John of Salisbury was born on 1110^[3].
• John of Salisbury died on October 25, 1180^[5].
• Burial took place at Abbaye Notre-Dame de Josaphat^[12].
• John of Salisbury held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[13].
• John of Salisbury worked as a philosopher^[6].
• John of Salisbury worked as a theologian^[7].
• John of Salisbury worked as a political scientist^[8].
• John of Salisbury worked as a historian^[9].
• John of Salisbury's professions included biographer^[10].
• John of Salisbury worked as a writer^[14].
• John of Salisbury held the position of secretary^[15].
• John of Salisbury held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Chartres^[16].
• John of Salisbury's education included a stint at School of Chartres^[17].
• A notable student of John of Salisbury was Ralph Niger^[18].
• A notable work attributed to John of Salisbury is Policraticus^[19].
• A notable work attributed to John of Salisbury is Metalogicon^[20].
• A notable work attributed to John of Salisbury is Vita Anselmi^[21].
• John of Salisbury was a member of School of Chartres^[22].
• John of Salisbury's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[23].
• John of Salisbury was influenced by Thierry of Chartres^[24].
• John of Salisbury is recorded as male^[25].
• John of Salisbury's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• John of Salisbury's Commons category is recorded as Jean de Salisbury^[27].

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Origins and Family

John of Salisbury's place of birth was Salisbury^[2]. He was born on 1110^[3].

Education

John of Salisbury was educated at School of Chartres^[17]. Studied under Peter Abelard^[28], a theologian^[29], 1079–1142^[30], of Kingdom of France^[31], specialised in philosophy^[32]; Robert of Melun^[33], a Catholic priest^[34], 1100–1167^[35]; Adam of Balsham^[36], a mathematician^[37], 1100–1181^[38], of Kingdom of England^[39]; Alberich^[40]; Bernard of Clairvaux^[41], a theologian^[42], 1090–1153^[43], of Kingdom of France^[44], specialised in philosophy^[45]; and Gilbert de La Porrée^[46], a theologian^[47], 1070–1154^[48], of France^[49], specialised in philosophy^[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], political scientist^[8], historian^[9], biographer^[10], and writer^[14]. Positions held include secretary^[15], a position^[51] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Chartres^[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[52], in France^[53], founded in 0350^[54]. A notable student of John of Salisbury was Ralph Niger^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Policraticus^[19], a literary work^[55]; Metalogicon^[20], a treatise^[56], founded in 1159^[57]; and Vita Anselmi^[21], a literary work^[58].

Personal Life

John of Salisbury's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[23].

Death and Burial

John of Salisbury died on October 25, 1180^[5]. He passed away in Chartres^[4]. Burial took place at Abbaye Notre-Dame de Josaphat^[12].

Why It Matters

John of Salisbury ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[59] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[60]

FAQs

Where was John of Salisbury born?

John of Salisbury's place of birth was Salisbury^[2].

Where did John of Salisbury die?

John of Salisbury passed away in Chartres^[4].

What did John of Salisbury do for work?

John of Salisbury worked as philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], political scientist^[8], historian^[9], and biographer^[10].

Where did John of Salisbury go to school?

John of Salisbury was educated at School of Chartres^[17].