Peter Damian

eleventh-century Benedictine monk
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Peter Damian

Summary

Peter Damian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ravenna[2]. He was born on January 1, 1007[3]. He passed away in Faenza[4]. He died on February 1072[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Peter Damian was born in Ravenna[2].
  • Peter Damian passed away in Faenza[4].
  • Peter Damian was born on January 1, 1007[3].
  • Peter Damian died on February 1072[5].
  • Peter Damian died on February 21, 1072[11].
  • Peter Damian died on February 27, 1072[12].
  • Burial took place at Faenza Cathedral[13].
  • medieval Italian was Peter Damian's native language[14].
  • Peter Damian worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Peter Damian worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Peter Damian's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Peter Damian's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Peter Damian's field of work was philosophy[15].
  • Peter Damian held the position of cardinal-bishop of Ostia[16].
  • Peter Damian held the position of abbot[17].
  • Peter Damian held the position of cardinal[18].
  • Peter Damian held the position of apostolic administrator[19].
  • A notable student of Peter Damian was John of Lodi[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is Liber Gomorrhianus[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is De laude flagellorum[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is De die mortis[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is Letters[24].
  • Peter Damian received the Doctor of the Church[25].
  • Peter Damian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Peter Damian is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Damian's place of birth was Ravenna[2]. He was born on January 1, 1007[3]. medieval Italian was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Peter Damian's field of work was philosophy[15]. Positions held include cardinal-bishop of Ostia[16], a position[28], in Italy[29]; abbot[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[30]; cardinal[18], a title[31]; and apostolic administrator[19], a position[32]. A notable student of him was John of Lodi[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Liber Gomorrhianus[21], a literary work[33]; De laude flagellorum[22]; De die mortis[23]; and Letters[24].

Recognition

Peter Damian received the Doctor of the Church[25].

Personal Life

Peter Damian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 1072[5], February 21, 1072[11], and February 27, 1072[12]. Peter Damian passed away in Faenza[4]. Burial took place at Faenza Cathedral[13].

Why It Matters

Peter Damian ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include Liber Gomorrhianus[36], a literary work[37].

FAQs

Where was Peter Damian born?

Peter Damian's place of birth was Ravenna[2].

Where did Peter Damian die?

Peter Damian died in Faenza[4].

What did Peter Damian do for work?

Peter Damian worked as diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

What awards did Peter Damian receive?

Honors received include Doctor of the Church[25].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BeWeB. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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