Meletius Smotrytsky

archbishop and writer from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
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Meletius Smotrytsky

Summary

Meletius Smotrytsky is a human[1]. Born in Smotrych (urban-type settlement)[2], he… he was born on 1577[3]. He died in Derman[4]. He died on December 17, 1633[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Meletius Smotrytsky's place of birth was Smotrych (urban-type settlement)[2].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky died in Derman[4].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky was born on 1577[3].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky died on December 17, 1633[5].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky died on December 27, 1633[11].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky is buried at Zdolbuniv Raion[12].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky is buried at Derman[13].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's father was Heràssym Smotrytskyi[14].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[15].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[16].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's professions included linguist[6].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's professions included writer[7].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky held the position of titular archbishop[17].
  • Among Meletius Smotrytsky's employers was Kyiv-Mohyla Academy[18].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's education included a stint at Ostroh Academy[19].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's education included a stint at Vilnius University[20].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's education included a stint at Ostroh Academy[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Meletius Smotrytsky is Books by Meletius Smotrytsky[22].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[23].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[24].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky is recorded as male[26].
  • Meletius Smotrytsky's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Smotrych (urban-type settlement)[2], Meletius Smotrytsky… he was born on 1577[3]. His father was Heràssym Smotrytskyi[14].

Education

Educated at Ostroh Academy[19], a university[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1994[30] and Vilnius University[20], a public university[31], in Lithuania[32], founded in 1579[33], headquartered in Vilnius[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Among Meletius Smotrytsky's employers was Kyiv-Mohyla Academy[18]. He held the position of titular archbishop[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Meletius Smotrytsky is Books by him[22].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Eastern Orthodox Church[23], a Christian denomination[35], founded in 1054[36]; Eastern Orthodoxy[24], a Christian denominational family[37]; and Catholic Church[25], a Christian denomination[38], in Vatican City[39], founded in 0001[40], headquartered in Vatican City[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 17, 1633[5] and December 27, 1633[11]. Meletius Smotrytsky passed away in Derman[4]. Recorded place of burial include Zdolbuniv Raion[12] and Derman[13].

Why It Matters

Meletius Smotrytsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Meletius Smotrytsky born?

Meletius Smotrytsky was born in Smotrych (urban-type settlement)[2].

Where did Meletius Smotrytsky die?

Meletius Smotrytsky died in Derman[4].

Who were Meletius Smotrytsky's parents?

Meletius Smotrytsky's father was Heràssym Smotrytskyi[14].

What did Meletius Smotrytsky do for work?

Meletius Smotrytsky worked as linguist[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Meletius Smotrytsky go to school?

Meletius Smotrytsky was educated at Ostroh Academy[19], Vilnius University[20], and Ostroh Academy[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopedia of the History of Ukraine. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . history.franko.lviv.ua. history.franko.lviv.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, writer, Catholic priest +1
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  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer
    Notable work Books by Meletius Smotrytsky
    Place of birth Smotrych (urban-type settlement)
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Ukraine
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