John of Wales

Welsh theologian
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John of Wales

Summary

John of Wales is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wales[2]. He was born on January 1, 1300[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 3, 1285[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], canon law jurist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John of Wales's place of birth was Wales[2].
  • John of Wales died in Paris[4].
  • John of Wales was born on January 1, 1300[3].
  • John of Wales died on April 3, 1285[5].
  • John of Wales held citizenship in Wales[12].
  • John of Wales worked as a philosopher[6].
  • John of Wales worked as a theologian[7].
  • John of Wales's professions included university teacher[8].
  • John of Wales worked as a canon law jurist[9].
  • John of Wales worked as a writer[10].
  • John of Wales's professions included pedagogue[13].
  • John of Wales's field of work was theology[14].
  • John of Wales's field of work was philosophy[15].
  • John of Wales's field of work was educational system[16].
  • Among John of Wales's employers was University of Oxford[17].
  • John of Wales's education included a stint at University of Oxford[18].
  • A notable student of John of Wales was Tancred of Bologna[19].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Wales is Breviloquium de virtutibus antiquorum principum et philosophum[20].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Wales is Summa collationum[21].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Wales is Compendiloquium de vitis illustrium philosophorum et de dictis moralibus eorundem[22].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Wales is Ordinarium seu Alphabetum vitae religiosae[23].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Wales is Breviloquium de philosophia sive sapientia sanctorum[24].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Wales is Sermons[25].
  • John of Wales's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • John of Wales is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wales[2], John of Wales… he was born on January 1, 1300[3].

Education

John of Wales's education included a stint at University of Oxford[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], canon law jurist[9], writer[10], and pedagogue[13]. Fields of work include theology[14], an academic discipline[28]; philosophy[15], an academic discipline[29]; and educational system[16], an industry[30]. Among John of Wales's employers was University of Oxford[17]. A notable student of him was Tancred of Bologna[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Breviloquium de virtutibus antiquorum principum et philosophum[20]; Summa collationum[21], a reference work[31], founded in 1260[32]; Compendiloquium de vitis illustrium philosophorum et de dictis moralibus eorundem[22]; Ordinarium seu Alphabetum vitae religiosae[23]; Breviloquium de philosophia sive sapientia sanctorum[24]; and Sermons[25].

Personal Life

John of Wales's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

John of Wales died on April 3, 1285[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

John of Wales ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John of Wales born?

Born in Wales[2], John of Wales…

Where did John of Wales die?

John of Wales died in Paris[4].

What did John of Wales do for work?

John of Wales worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], canon law jurist[9], and writer[10].

Where did John of Wales go to school?

John of Wales was educated at University of Oxford[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Marmagdycla001 · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work theology, philosophy, educational system
    Hill museum & manuscript library id person/263152564106
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  4. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, theologian, university teacher +3
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  5. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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