Lanfranc

Summary

Lanfranc is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Pavia^[2]. He was born on 1005^[3]. He passed away in Canterbury^[4]. He died on May 28, 1089^[5]. He worked as a theologian^[6], philosopher^[7], Catholic priest^[8], jurist^[9], and archbishop^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Lanfranc's place of birth was Pavia^[2].
• Lanfranc died in Canterbury^[4].
• Lanfranc was born on 1005^[3].
• Lanfranc died on May 28, 1089^[5].
• Lanfranc is buried at Canterbury Cathedral^[12].
• Lanfranc is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group^[13].
• Lanfranc's professions included theologian^[6].
• Lanfranc worked as a philosopher^[7].
• Lanfranc's professions included Catholic priest^[8].
• Lanfranc's professions included jurist^[9].
• Lanfranc's professions included archbishop^[10].
• Lanfranc's professions included writer^[14].
• Lanfranc held the position of abbot of Saint Etienne de Caen^[15].
• Lanfranc held the position of prior^[16].
• Lanfranc held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury^[17].
• A notable student of Lanfranc was Anselm of Canterbury^[18].
• A notable student of Lanfranc was Ivo of Chartres^[19].
• Lanfranc's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[20].
• Lanfranc is recorded as male^[21].
• Lanfranc's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Lanfranc's Commons category is recorded as Lanfranc of Pavia^[23].
• Lanfranc's canonization status is recorded as blessed^[24].
• Lanfranc's religious order is recorded as Benedictines^[25].
• Lanfranc's given name is recorded as Lanfranco^[26].
• Lanfranc's feast day is recorded as May 28^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lanfranc was born in Pavia^[2]. He was born on 1005^[3]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[6], philosopher^[7], Catholic priest^[8], jurist^[9], archbishop^[10], and writer^[14]. Positions held include abbot of Saint Etienne de Caen^[15]; prior^[16], an ecclesiastical occupation^[28]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury^[17], a historical episcopal title^[29], in Kingdom of England^[30], founded in 0596^[31]. Notable students include Anselm of Canterbury^[18], a philosopher^[32], 1033–1109^[33], of Kingdom of France^[34], specialised in philosophy^[35] and Ivo of Chartres^[19], a canon law jurist^[36], 1040–1115^[37], of Kingdom of France^[38].

Personal Life

Lanfranc's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[20].

Death and Burial

Lanfranc died on May 28, 1089^[5]. He passed away in Canterbury^[4]. He is buried at Canterbury Cathedral^[12].

Why It Matters

Lanfranc ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (383 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

FAQs

Where was Lanfranc born?

Lanfranc was born in Pavia^[2].

Where did Lanfranc die?

Lanfranc passed away in Canterbury^[4].

What did Lanfranc do for work?

Lanfranc worked as theologian^[6], philosopher^[7], Catholic priest^[8], jurist^[9], and archbishop^[10].