Ælfric of Eynsham

English abbot and prolific writer in Old English of hagiography, homilies and biblical commentaries (c.955-c.1010)
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Ælfric of Eynsham

Summary

Ælfric of Eynsham is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingdom of England[2]. He was born on 950[3]. He passed away in Kingdom of England[4]. He died on 1010[5]. He worked as a writer[6], hagiographer[7], grammarian[8], archbishop[9], and theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kingdom of England[2], Ælfric of Eynsham…
  • Ælfric of Eynsham died in Kingdom of England[4].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham was born on 950[3].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham died on 1010[5].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham died on 1010[12].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Old English was Ælfric of Eynsham's native language[14].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham is identified as part of the Anglo-Saxons ethnic group[15].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham's professions included writer[6].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham worked as a hagiographer[7].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham worked as a grammarian[8].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham's professions included archbishop[9].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham's professions included theologian[10].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham held the position of Q132830732[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ælfric of Eynsham is Glossary[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ælfric of Eynsham is Grammar[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Ælfric of Eynsham is Old English De temporibus annis[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ælfric of Eynsham is De falsis deis[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ælfric of Eynsham is Bible[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Ælfric of Eynsham is Lives of saints[22].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham is recorded as male[24].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham's Commons category is recorded as Ælfric of Eynsham[26].
  • Ælfric of Eynsham's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ælfric of Eynsham's place of birth was Kingdom of England[2]. He was born on 950[3]. He is identified as part of the Anglo-Saxons ethnic group[15]. Old English was his native language[14].

Education

Ælfric of Eynsham studied under Æthelwold of Winchester[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], hagiographer[7], grammarian[8], archbishop[9], and theologian[10]. Ælfric of Eynsham held the position of Q132830732[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Glossary[17]; Grammar[18]; Old English De temporibus annis[19]; De falsis deis[20], a written work[29]; Bible[21]; and Lives of saints[22].

Personal Life

Ælfric of Eynsham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1010[5]. Ælfric of Eynsham passed away in Kingdom of England[4].

Why It Matters

Ælfric of Eynsham ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Ælfric of Eynsham born?

Ælfric of Eynsham was born in Kingdom of England[2].

Where did Ælfric of Eynsham die?

Ælfric of Eynsham passed away in Kingdom of England[4].

What did Ælfric of Eynsham do for work?

Ælfric of Eynsham worked as writer[6], hagiographer[7], grammarian[8], archbishop[9], and theologian[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition). wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition). wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . ALCUIN. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition). wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, hagiographer, grammarian +2
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +1010-00-00T00:00:00Z, +1010-00-00T00:00:00Z
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    Described by source The Catholic Encyclopedia, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Otto's encyclopedia +4
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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