# Oswald of Northumbria > King of Northumbria **Wikidata**: [Q336016](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336016) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oswald_of_Northumbria) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/oswald-of-northumbria ## Summary Oswald of Northumbria was a sovereign ruler who served as king of the Kingdom of Northumbria, a kingdom of the Angles that existed from 653 to 954. He is also known by the aliases St. Oswald and Saint Oswald, and is associated with several religious sites across Europe, as evidenced by his presence with 31 sitelinks in knowledge bases. ## Biography - Born: [date and place not provided in source material] - Nationality: [country not explicitly provided, but associated with Northumbria] - Education: [not provided in source material] - Known for: [primary contributions not explicitly provided] - Employer(s): [Kingdom of Northumbria] - Field(s): [sovereign leadership] ## Contributions The source material does not provide specific information about Oswald of Northumbria's contributions beyond his role as king of Northumbria. No publications, patents, companies founded, or specific projects are mentioned. ## FAQs - Q: Who was Oswald of Northumbria? A: Oswald of Northumbria was a sovereign ruler who served as king of the Kingdom of Northumbria, a kingdom of the Angles that existed from 653 to 954. He is also known by the aliases St. Oswald and Saint Oswald. - Q: What sites are associated with Oswald of Northumbria? A: Several religious sites bear Oswald's name, including St Oswald's Priory in Gloucester, England; the Basilica of St. Martin in Weingarten, Germany; and Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth in Austria. These associations suggest his broader cultural significance beyond his political role. - Q: How is Oswald of Northumbria represented in knowledge bases? A: Oswald of Northumbria has 31 sitelinks across knowledge bases, indicating his historical significance. Related entities like the Kingdom of Northumbria have 61 sitelinks, while St Oswald's Priory in Gloucester has 7 sitelinks, showing varying levels of documentation about associated sites. ## Why They Matter The source material does not provide sufficient information to explain the significance and lasting impact of Oswald of Northumbria. While his role as king is acknowledged and sites across Europe bear his name, the nature of his influence and legacy is not detailed in the provided information. The number of sitelinks (31) suggests he has significant historical documentation, but without more context, his precise impact cannot be determined. ## Notable For - King of Northumbria, a kingdom of the Angles (653–954) - Known by aliases including St. Oswald and Saint Oswald - Associated with St Oswald's Priory in Gloucester, England (established January 17, 801) - Associated with the Basilica of St. Martin in Weingarten, Germany - Associated with Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth in Austria - Has 31 sitelinks across knowledge bases, reflecting his historical significance ## Body ### Identity and Digital Representation Oswald of Northumbria is a human (entity with 273 sitelinks in knowledge bases) and a sovereign (entity with 23 sitelinks) who served as king over the Kingdom of Northumbria. He is commonly referred to by the aliases St. Oswald and Saint Oswald, and his Wikipedia article has been titled "Oswald of Northumbria" with 31 sitelinks, indicating significant historical documentation. ### Kingdom of Northumbria The Kingdom of Northumbria, which Oswald ruled, was a kingdom of the Angles that existed from 653 to 954. It has 61 sitelinks in knowledge bases and was associated with the country entity . The kingdom itself had an inception date of June 653, 00:00:00Z, placing Oswald's rule within this specific historical period. ### Religious Associations Several religious sites bear Oswald's name, suggesting his significance beyond his political role: - St Oswald's Priory in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK (established January 17, 801, 00:00:00Z; 7 sitelinks; associated with country entity ) - The Basilica of St. Martin in Weingarten, Germany (7 sitelinks; associated with country entity ) - Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth, a municipality in Graz-Umgebung District, Styria, Austria (28 sitelinks; associated with country entity Q40) The varying number of sitelinks for these associated sites suggests differences in their documentation and historical significance. St Oswald's Priory, in particular, holds a Grade I listing, indicating its architectural and historical importance in England. The establishment date of the priory (January 17, 801) is well-documented, though it postdates the period of Oswald's reign (which would have been during the existence of Northumbria from 653-954), suggesting a legacy association rather than direct involvement. ### Knowledge Base Documentation The documentation of Oswald of Northumbria varies across knowledge bases. The human entity has 273 sitelinks, the sovereign entity has 23 sitelinks, and Oswald himself has 31 sitelinks. These numbers reflect the level of interest and documentation in different knowledge systems. The Kingdom of Northumbria, which he ruled, has 61 sitelinks, while the religious sites associated with him have fewer sitelinks, ranging from 7 to 28, indicating different levels of historical attention and documentation across different locations and contexts. ## References 1. Czech National Authority Database 2. International Standard Name Identifier 3. The Peerage 4. [Oxford Dictionary of National Biography](http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/20916) 5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 6. CERL Thesaurus 7. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aistich.php)