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], Catholic bishop[9], and Catholic theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[11]

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[12].
  • Peter Damian died on February 27, 1072[13].
  • Burial took place at Faenza Cathedral[14].
  • medieval Italian was Peter Damian's native language[15].
  • 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 worked as a Catholic theologian[10].
  • Peter Damian's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Peter Damian held the position of cardinal-bishop of Ostia[17].
  • Peter Damian held the position of abbot[18].
  • Peter Damian held the position of cardinal[19].
  • Peter Damian held the position of apostolic administrator[20].
  • A notable student of Peter Damian was John of Lodi[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is Liber Gomorrhianus[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is De laude flagellorum[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is De die mortis[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Damian is Letters[25].
  • Peter Damian received the Doctor of the Church[26].
  • Peter Damian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[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[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], Catholic bishop[9], and Catholic theologian[10]. Peter Damian's field of work was philosophy[16]. Positions held include cardinal-bishop of Ostia[17], a position[28], in Italy[29]; abbot[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[30]; cardinal[19], a title[31]; and apostolic administrator[20], a position[32]. A notable student of him was John of Lodi[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Liber Gomorrhianus[22], a literary work[33]; De laude flagellorum[23]; De die mortis[24]; and Letters[25].

Recognition

Peter Damian received the Doctor of the Church[26].

Personal Life

Peter Damian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 1072[5], February 21, 1072[12], and February 27, 1072[13]. Peter Damian passed away in Faenza[4]. Burial took place at Faenza Cathedral[14].

Why It Matters

Peter Damian ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 36 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], Catholic bishop[9], and Catholic theologian[10].

What awards did Peter Damian receive?

Honors received include Doctor of the Church[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . 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. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Andre Engels · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Catholicsaints.info id → saint-peter-damian
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  2. 24d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Jewish virtual library id → damian-peter-x00b0
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  3. 10w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Messier 54
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  4. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 411
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  5. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118593331
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  6. 13w ago · Bargioni · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 104873
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  7. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id → 50018008
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  8. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Rism id → people/30046103
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  9. 16w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 104873
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  10. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0307877-Petrus-Damiani-asi-10071072
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0307877-Petrus-Damiani-asi-10071072, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259494|batch #259494]]"
  11. 16w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 104873
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  12. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 104873
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  13. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → 7272 - MI - S. Pier Damiani - Facoltà di teologia a San Simp
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  14. 18w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), BEIC Digital Library, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
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  15. 18w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → s/san-pedro-damian
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  16. 18w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → s/san-pedro-damian
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  17. 18w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, Catholic priest, philosopher +2
    P14483 → s/san-pedro-damian
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  18. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, Catholic priest, philosopher +2
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  19. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30468|batch #30468]]: add P1810 to P5739 2/3"
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