Nicholas of Lyra

French biblical scholar
Person human Q1969164
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Nicholas of Lyra

Summary

Nicholas of Lyra is a human[1]. Born in La Vieille-Lyre[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1270[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 23, 1349[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nicholas of Lyra was born in La Vieille-Lyre[2].
  • Nicholas of Lyra passed away in Paris[4].
  • Nicholas of Lyra was born on January 1, 1270[3].
  • Nicholas of Lyra died on October 23, 1349[5].
  • Nicholas of Lyra died on October 1, 1349[10].
  • Nicholas of Lyra held citizenship in Kingdom of France[11].
  • Old French was Nicholas of Lyra's native language[12].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's professions included theologian[6].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Nicholas of Lyra worked as a writer[8].
  • Nicholas of Lyra was employed by University of Paris[13].
  • Nicholas of Lyra was educated at University of Paris[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicholas of Lyra is Tractatus alter de visione divinae essentiae ab animabus sanctis a corpore separatis[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicholas of Lyra is Sermones de tempore[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicholas of Lyra is Sermones de sanctis[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicholas of Lyra is Super epistolam ad Gallatas[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicholas of Lyra is Commentarium in Danielem[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Nicholas of Lyra is De Messia ejusque adventu praeterito[20].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Nicholas of Lyra is recorded as male[22].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's Commons category is recorded as Nicholas of Lyra[24].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's religious order is recorded as Order of Friars Minor[25].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's family name is recorded as de Lyre[26].
  • Nicholas of Lyra's given name is recorded as Nicolas[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nicholas of Lyra's place of birth was La Vieille-Lyre[2]. He was born on January 1, 1270[3]. Old French was his native language[12].

Education

Nicholas of Lyra was educated at University of Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. Among Nicholas of Lyra's employers was University of Paris[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Tractatus alter de visione divinae essentiae ab animabus sanctis a corpore separatis[15], Sermones de tempore[16], Sermones de sanctis[17], Super epistolam ad Gallatas[18], Commentarium in Danielem[19], and De Messia ejusque adventu praeterito[20].

Personal Life

Nicholas of Lyra's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 23, 1349[5] and October 1, 1349[10]. Nicholas of Lyra died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Nicholas of Lyra ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas of Lyra born?

Born in La Vieille-Lyre[2], Nicholas of Lyra…

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 theologian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Nicholas of Lyra go to school?

Nicholas of Lyra was educated at University of Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 50529
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  2. 13d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed medieval Latin, Old French
    Isni 0000000110352569
    Field of work ['Q34178', 'Q115135888']
    Occupation theologian, philosopher, writer
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  3. 15d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0390521-Nicolaus-de-Lyra-asi-12701349
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  4. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, philosopher, writer
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  5. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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