Ælfric of Abingdon

Archbishop of Canterbury in the late 10th century
Person human Q19179
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Summary

Ælfric of Abingdon is a human[1]. Born in Kent[2], he… he was born on January 1, 901[3]. He died in Abingdon-on-Thames[4]. He died on November 16, 1005[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ælfric of Abingdon's place of birth was Kent[2].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon died in Abingdon-on-Thames[4].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon was born on January 1, 901[3].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon died on November 16, 1005[5].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[9].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon held the position of Abbot of St Albans[11].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[12].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon held the position of Q141541941[13].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon is recorded as male[15].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's canonization status is recorded as saint[17].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[18].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[19].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's given name is recorded as Ælfric[20].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's feast day is recorded as November 16[21].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's described by source is recorded as Dictionnaire de la Bible[23].
  • Ælfric of Abingdon's different from is recorded as Ælfric of Eynsham[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kent[2], Ælfric of Abingdon… he was born on January 1, 901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Abbot of St Albans[11], a position[25], in Kingdom of England[26], founded in 0793[27]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[12], a historical episcopal title[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0596[30]; and Q141541941[13].

Personal Life

Ælfric of Abingdon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Ælfric of Abingdon died on November 16, 1005[5]. He passed away in Abingdon-on-Thames[4]. He is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Ælfric of Abingdon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Ælfric of Abingdon born?

Born in Kent[2].

Where did Ælfric of Abingdon die?

Ælfric of Abingdon passed away in Abingdon-on-Thames[4].

What did Ælfric of Abingdon do for work?

Ælfric of Abingdon worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . 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. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Cruzate1492 · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Abbot of St Albans, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, Q141541941
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|2 */ Position held: Q141541941"
  2. 22d ago · Cruzate1492 · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Abbot of St Albans, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, Q141541941
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Position held: Q141541941"
  3. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Abingdon-on-Thames
    Place of burial → Canterbury Cathedral
    Feast day → November 16
    Sex or gender → male
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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