Matthew of Aquasparta

Catholic cardinal
Person human Q1346310
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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 (16 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Acquasparta[2].
  • 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 religious order is recorded as Order of Friars Minor[20].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's given name is recorded as Matthew[21].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta studied under Walter of Bruges[22].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta studied under Bonaventure[23].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's participant in is recorded as 1294 papal conclave[24].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's participant in is recorded as 1292–94 papal election[25].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Matthew of Aquasparta's sibling is recorded as Bentivenga da Bentivengi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

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

Education

Studied under Walter of Bruges[22], a theologian[28], 1227–1307[29] and Bonaventure[23], a theologian[30], 1221–1274[31], specialised in theology[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regular priest[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[33] and Minister General of the Order of Franciscans[13], a position[34], founded in 1209[35]. 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 (16 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

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.
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  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . 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
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . 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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religious order → Franciscans, Order of Friars Minor
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  2. 12w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religious order → Franciscans, Order of Friars Minor
    Place of burial → Santa Maria in Aracoeli
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