Peter Abelard
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Peter Abelard
Summary
Peter Abelard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Le Pallet[2]. He was born on January 1, 1079[3]. He died in Chalon-sur-Saône[4]. He died on April 21, 1142[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], composer[8], linguist[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Peter Abelard's place of birth was Le Pallet[2].
- Peter Abelard passed away in Chalon-sur-Saône[4].
- Peter Abelard was born on January 1, 1079[3].
- Peter Abelard died on April 21, 1142[5].
- Peter Abelard died on 1142[12].
- Peter Abelard is buried at Héloïse and Abélard's tomb[13].
- Burial took place at Abbaye Saint-Marcel-lès-Chalon[14].
- Burial took place at Oratory of the Paraclete[15].
- Burial took place at Église Saint-Laurent de Nogent-sur-Seine[16].
- Burial took place at Museum of French Monuments[17].
- Peter Abelard is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[18].
- Among Peter Abelard's spouses was Héloïse d’Argenteuil[19].
- A child of Peter Abelard was Astralabius[20].
- Peter Abelard held citizenship in Kingdom of France[21].
- Old French was Peter Abelard's native language[22].
- Peter Abelard worked as a theologian[6].
- Peter Abelard's professions included philosopher[7].
- Peter Abelard's professions included composer[8].
- Peter Abelard worked as a linguist[9].
- Peter Abelard worked as a poet[10].
- Peter Abelard's professions included autobiographer[23].
- Peter Abelard's field of work was philosophy[24].
- Peter Abelard's field of work was scholasticism[25].
- Peter Abelard held the position of Abbot of Rhuys[26].
- Peter Abelard's education included a stint at Cathedral School of Paris[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1079[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1142-04-21[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, french, religious[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 77551fb6-2d8a-41f5-ac31-5142bb413502[34]
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Origins and Family
Peter Abelard was born in Le Pallet[2]. He was born on January 1, 1079[3]. Old French was his native language[22].
Education
Peter Abelard's education included a stint at Cathedral School of Paris[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], composer[8], linguist[9], poet[10], and autobiographer[23]. Fields of work include philosophy[24], an academic discipline[35] and scholasticism[25]. Peter Abelard held the position of Abbot of Rhuys[26]. Notable students include John of Salisbury[36], a philosopher[37], 1110–1180[38], of Kingdom of England[39]; Hilarius[40], a poet[41], 1075–1150[42], of Kingdom of France[43]; and Robert of Melun[44], a Catholic priest[45], 1100–1167[46].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Sic et Non[47], a reference work[48], founded in 1200[49]; Dialectica[50], a written work[51], founded in 1117[52]; Hymnarius Paraclithensis[53]; Historia Calamitatum[54], a literary work[55], founded in 1132[56]; Collationes[57], a reference work[58]; and Introductio ad theologiam[59]. Things named for Peter Abelard include Encyocrypta abelardi[60].
Personal Life
Among Peter Abelard's spouses was Héloïse d’Argenteuil[19]. A child of him was Astralabius[20]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[61].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 21, 1142[5] and 1142[12]. Peter Abelard died in Chalon-sur-Saône[4]. Recorded place of burial include Héloïse and Abélard's tomb[13], Abbaye Saint-Marcel-lès-Chalon[14], Oratory of the Paraclete[15], Église Saint-Laurent de Nogent-sur-Seine[16], Museum of French Monuments[17], and Père Lachaise Cemetery[18].
Why It Matters
Peter Abelard ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #6,688 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include Sic et Non[64], a reference work[65], founded in 1200[66] and Historia Calamitatum[67], a literary work[68], founded in 1132[69]. Entities named for him include Encyocrypta abelardi[60].
FAQs
Where was Peter Abelard born?
Peter Abelard's place of birth was Le Pallet[2].
Where did Peter Abelard die?
Peter Abelard died in Chalon-sur-Saône[4].
Who was Peter Abelard married to?
Peter Abelard's spouses include Héloïse d’Argenteuil[19].
What did Peter Abelard do for work?
Peter Abelard worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], composer[8], linguist[9], and poet[10].
Where did Peter Abelard go to school?
Peter Abelard was educated at Cathedral School of Paris[27].