Matthew of Aquasparta

Catholic cardinal
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Matthew of Aquasparta

Summary

Matthew of Aquasparta is a human[1]. He was born in Acquasparta[2]. He was born on 1240[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on October 28, 1302[5]. He worked as a regular priest[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Acquasparta[2], Matthew of Aquasparta…
  • Matthew of Aquasparta died in Rome[4].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta was born on 1240[3].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta died on October 28, 1302[5].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta is buried at Santa Maria in Aracoeli[11].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's professions included regular priest[6].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta worked as a theologian[8].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta held the position of Minister General of the Order of Franciscans[13].
  • A notable student of Matthew of Aquasparta was Richard of Middleton[14].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta is recorded as male[16].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's Commons category is recorded as Matteo d'Acquasparta[18].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's religious order is recorded as Franciscans[19].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's given name is recorded as Matthew[20].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta studied under Walter of Bruges[21].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta studied under Bonaventure[22].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's participant in is recorded as 1294 papal conclave[23].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's participant in is recorded as 1292–94 papal election[24].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's sibling is recorded as Bentivenga da Bentivengi[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew of Aquasparta was born in Acquasparta[2]. He was born on 1240[3].

Education

Studied under Walter of Bruges[21], a theologian[27], 1227–1307[28] and Bonaventure[22], a theologian[29], 1221–1274[30], specialised in theology[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regular priest[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[32] and Minister General of the Order of Franciscans[13], a position[33], founded in 1209[34]. A notable student of Matthew of Aquasparta was Richard of Middleton[14].

Personal Life

Matthew of Aquasparta's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Matthew of Aquasparta died on October 28, 1302[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Santa Maria in Aracoeli[11].

Why It Matters

Matthew of Aquasparta ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Matthew of Aquasparta born?

Matthew of Aquasparta was born in Acquasparta[2].

Where did Matthew of Aquasparta die?

Matthew of Aquasparta died in Rome[4].

What did Matthew of Aquasparta do for work?

Matthew of Aquasparta worked as regular priest[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Dictionnaire de spiritualité. Retrieved . enciclopedia.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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