Marsilius of Padua

Italian philosopher (1275–1342)
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Marsilius of Padua

Summary

Marsilius of Padua is a human[1]. He was born in Padua[2]. He was born on January 1, 1275[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on January 1, 1342[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Marsilius of Padua's place of birth was Padua[2].
  • Marsilius of Padua passed away in Munich[4].
  • Marsilius of Padua was born on January 1, 1275[3].
  • Marsilius of Padua died on January 1, 1342[5].
  • medieval Italian was Marsilius of Padua's native language[11].
  • Marsilius of Padua worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Marsilius of Padua worked as a politician[7].
  • Marsilius of Padua worked as a writer[8].
  • Marsilius of Padua worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Marsilius of Padua's field of work was medieval philosophy[12].
  • Marsilius of Padua's education included a stint at University of Paris[13].
  • Marsilius of Padua's education included a stint at University of Padua[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Marsilius of Padua is Defensor pacis[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Marsilius of Padua is De translatione Imperii[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Marsilius of Padua is Defensor minor[17].
  • Marsilius of Padua's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
  • Marsilius of Padua is recorded as male[19].
  • Marsilius of Padua's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Marsilius of Padua's Commons category is recorded as Marsilius of Padua[21].
  • Marsilius of Padua's family name is recorded as Q132291602[22].
  • Marsilius of Padua's given name is recorded as Marsilius[23].
  • Marsilius of Padua's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Marsilius of Padua's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Marsilius of Padua's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Marsilius of Padua's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27].

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Origins and Family

Marsilius of Padua was born in Padua[2]. He was born on January 1, 1275[3]. medieval Italian was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[13], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30] and University of Padua[14], a university[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1222[33], headquartered in Padua[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. Marsilius of Padua's field of work was medieval philosophy[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Defensor pacis[15], a literary work[35]; De translatione Imperii[16], a literary work[36]; and Defensor minor[17], a literary work[37].

Personal Life

Marsilius of Padua's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].

Death and Burial

Marsilius of Padua died on January 1, 1342[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Marsilius of Padua has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include Defensor pacis[39], a literary work[40].

FAQs

Where was Marsilius of Padua born?

Born in Padua[2], Marsilius of Padua…

Where did Marsilius of Padua die?

Marsilius of Padua passed away in Munich[4].

What did Marsilius of Padua do for work?

Marsilius of Padua worked as philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Marsilius of Padua go to school?

Marsilius of Padua was educated at University of Paris[13] and University of Padua[14].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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