Julian of Norwich

English theologian and anchoress
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Julian of Norwich
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Julian of Norwich

Summary

Julian of Norwich is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Norwich[2]. She was born on November 8, 1342[3]. She died in Norwich[4]. She died on 1500[5]. She worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], anchorite[8], hermit[9], and Christian mystic[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Julian of Norwich's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • Julian of Norwich passed away in Norwich[4].
  • Julian of Norwich was born on November 8, 1342[3].
  • Julian of Norwich was born on 1343[12].
  • Julian of Norwich died on 1500[5].
  • Julian of Norwich held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Julian of Norwich worked as a theologian[6].
  • Julian of Norwich worked as a writer[7].
  • Julian of Norwich worked as an anchorite[8].
  • Julian of Norwich worked as a hermit[9].
  • Julian of Norwich's professions included Christian mystic[10].
  • Julian of Norwich worked as a philosopher[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Julian of Norwich is Revelations of Divine Love[15].
  • Julian of Norwich's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Julian of Norwich's religion is recorded as mysticism[17].
  • Julian of Norwich is recorded as female[18].
  • Julian of Norwich's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Julian of Norwich's Commons category is recorded as Julian of Norwich[20].
  • Julian of Norwich's canonization status is recorded as blessed[21].
  • Julian of Norwich's given name is recorded as Julian[22].
  • Julian of Norwich's feast day is recorded as May 8[23].
  • Julian of Norwich's work location is recorded as Norwich[24].
  • Julian of Norwich's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Julian of Norwich's described by source is recorded as A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[26].
  • Julian of Norwich's described by source is recorded as A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Norwich[2], Julian of Norwich… Recorded date of birth include November 8, 1342[3] and 1343[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], anchorite[8], hermit[9], Christian mystic[10], and philosopher[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Julian of Norwich is Revelations of Divine Love[15].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[16], a Christian denomination[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0001[30], headquartered in Vatican City[31] and mysticism[17], a way of life[32].

Death and Burial

Julian of Norwich died on 1500[5]. She died in Norwich[4].

Why It Matters

Julian of Norwich has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to her include Revelations of Divine Love[34], a literary work[35].

FAQs

Where was Julian of Norwich born?

Julian of Norwich's place of birth was Norwich[2].

Where did Julian of Norwich die?

Julian of Norwich died in Norwich[4].

What did Julian of Norwich do for work?

Julian of Norwich worked as theologian[6], writer[7], anchorite[8], hermit[9], and Christian mystic[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . catholic.org. catholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 21d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 127530
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  6. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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