John of Worcester

English monk and chronicler
Person human Q1335364
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John of Worcester

Summary

John of Worcester is a human[1]. He was born in Tardebigge[2]. He was born on 1100[3]. He died on 1200[4]. He worked as a writer[5], historian[6], and monk[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John of Worcester's place of birth was Tardebigge[2].
  • John of Worcester was born on 1100[3].
  • John of Worcester died on 1200[4].
  • John of Worcester held citizenship in Kingdom of England[9].
  • Middle English was John of Worcester's native language[10].
  • John of Worcester's professions included writer[5].
  • John of Worcester worked as a historian[6].
  • John of Worcester's professions included monk[7].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Worcester is Chronicon[11].
  • A notable work attributed to John of Worcester is Chronicula[12].
  • John of Worcester's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • John of Worcester is recorded as male[14].
  • John of Worcester's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John of Worcester's Commons category is recorded as John of Worcester[16].
  • John of Worcester's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[17].
  • John of Worcester's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John of Worcester's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[19].
  • John of Worcester's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle English[20].
  • John of Worcester's start of work period is recorded as 1095[21].
  • John of Worcester's end of work period is recorded as 1140[22].
  • John of Worcester's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Tardebigge[2], John of Worcester… he was born on 1100[3]. Middle English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], historian[6], and monk[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Chronicon[11], a literary work[24] and Chronicula[12].

Personal Life

John of Worcester's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

John of Worcester died on 1200[4].

Why It Matters

John of Worcester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was John of Worcester born?

Born in Tardebigge[2], John of Worcester…

What did John of Worcester do for work?

John of Worcester worked as writer[5], historian[6], and monk[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Chronicon, Chronicula
    Place of birth Tardebigge
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