Nicholas of Lyra
French biblical scholar
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Summary
Nicholas of Lyra was born on January 1, 1270[1], in La Vieille-Lyre[2]. He died on October 23, 1349[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], philosopher[6], and religious[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (380 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 1, 1349[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[10]
- Native language: Old French[11]
- Field of work: theology[12], monastic life[13]
- Position held: provincial superior[14]
- Employer: University of Paris[15]
- Educated at: University of Paris[16]
- Notable work: Tractatus alter de visione divinae essentiae ab animabus sanctis a corpore separatis[17], Sermones de tempore[18], Sermones de sanctis[19], Super epistolam ad Gallatas[20], Commentarium in Danielem[21], De Messia ejusque adventu praeterito[22], Postillae super Epistolas et Evangelia quadragesimalia[23], Quodlibeta theologica[24], Commentarium in quatuor libros Sententiarum[25], Tractatus tres vel quatuor de diversis materiis contra judaeos[26], Tractatus de ídoneo ministrante et suscipiente Sanctissimum Sacramentum altaris[27], De corpore Christi librum unum[28], Expositio praeceptorum Decalogi[29], Libellum contra quemdam judaeum impugnantem Christi divinitatem, eiusque doctrinam ex verbis Evangelii secundum Mathaeum[30]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Nicholas of Lyra[33]
- Religious order: Order of Friars Minor[34]
- Family name: de Lyre[35]
- Given name: Nicolas[36]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], The Catholic Encyclopedia[41], Dictionnaire de la Bible[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[43], Old French[44], French[45]
Why It Matters
Nicholas of Lyra has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Nicholas of Lyra born?
Nicholas of Lyra's place of birth was La Vieille-Lyre[2].
Where did Nicholas of Lyra die?
Nicholas of Lyra passed away in Paris[4].
What did Nicholas of Lyra do for work?
Nicholas of Lyra worked as a theologian[5], philosopher[6], and religious[7].
Where did Nicholas of Lyra go to school?
Nicholas of Lyra was educated at University of Paris[16].