Neophyte of Rila

Bulgarian linguist, translator and painter (1793–1881)
Person human Q1417232
Neophyte of Rila
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Neophyte of Rila

Summary

Neophyte of Rila is a human[1]. He was born in Bansko[2]. He was born on January 1, 1793[3]. He passed away in Monastery of Saint John of Rila[4]. He died on January 4, 1881[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], painter[8], and Bible translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Neophyte of Rila was born in Bansko[2].
  • Neophyte of Rila died in Monastery of Saint John of Rila[4].
  • Neophyte of Rila was born on January 1, 1793[3].
  • Neophyte of Rila died on January 4, 1881[5].
  • Burial took place at Monastery of Saint John of Rila[11].
  • Neophyte of Rila's father was Petar Benin[12].
  • Neophyte of Rila held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[13].
  • Neophyte of Rila held citizenship in Principality of Bulgaria[14].
  • Bulgarian was Neophyte of Rila's native language[15].
  • Neophyte of Rila's professions included linguist[6].
  • Neophyte of Rila's professions included translator[7].
  • Neophyte of Rila worked as a painter[8].
  • Neophyte of Rila worked as a Bible translator[9].
  • Neophyte of Rila is recorded as male[16].
  • Neophyte of Rila's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Neophyte of Rila's Commons category is recorded as Neofit Rilski[18].
  • Neophyte of Rila's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Neophyte of Rila's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Bulgarian[20].
  • Neophyte of Rila's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[21].
  • Neophyte of Rila's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Greek[22].
  • Neophyte of Rila's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'bg', 'text': 'Никола Поппетров Бенин'}[23].
  • Neophyte of Rila's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'bg', 'text': 'Неофит Рилски'}[24].
  • Neophyte of Rila's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Neophyte of Rila was born in Bansko[2]. He was born on January 1, 1793[3]. His father was Petar Benin[12]. Bulgarian was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], painter[8], and Bible translator[9].

Death and Burial

Neophyte of Rila died on January 4, 1881[5]. He passed away in Monastery of Saint John of Rila[4]. He is buried at Monastery of Saint John of Rila[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Neophyte of Rila include Neofit Rilski[26], a village of Bulgaria[27], in Bulgaria[28] and South-West University "Neofit Rilski"[29], a university[30], in Bulgaria[31], founded in 1983[32].

Why It Matters

Neophyte of Rila ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

Entities named for him include Neofit Rilski[26], a village of Bulgaria[27], in Bulgaria[28] and South-West University "Neofit Rilski"[29], a university[30], in Bulgaria[31], founded in 1983[32].

FAQs

Where was Neophyte of Rila born?

Born in Bansko[2], Neophyte of Rila…

Where did Neophyte of Rila die?

Neophyte of Rila died in Monastery of Saint John of Rila[4].

Who were Neophyte of Rila's parents?

Neophyte of Rila's father was Petar Benin[12].

What did Neophyte of Rila do for work?

Neophyte of Rila worked as linguist[6], translator[7], painter[8], and Bible translator[9].

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  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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