Peter of Capua the Elder

13th century Italian theologian, scholastic philosopher, cardinal and papal legate
Person human Q2080946
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Peter of Capua the Elder

Summary

Peter of Capua the Elder is a human[1]. He was born in Amalfi[2]. He was born on 1150[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on April 30, 1214[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter of Capua the Elder was born in Amalfi[2].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder died in Rome[4].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder was born on 1150[3].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder died on April 30, 1214[5].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder is buried at Santa Maria in Aracoeli[12].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder worked as a writer[7].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's professions included Catholic bishop[10].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's education included a stint at University of Paris[14].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's religion is recorded as Christianity[15].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder is recorded as male[16].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's Commons category is recorded as Pietro Capuano[18].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's family name is recorded as Capuano[19].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's given name is recorded as Pietro[20].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[21].
  • Peter of Capua the Elder's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter of Capua the Elder's place of birth was Amalfi[2]. He was born on 1150[3].

Education

Peter of Capua the Elder was educated at University of Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Peter of Capua the Elder held the position of cardinal[13].

Personal Life

Peter of Capua the Elder's religion is recorded as Christianity[15].

Death and Burial

Peter of Capua the Elder died on April 30, 1214[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Santa Maria in Aracoeli[12].

Why It Matters

Peter of Capua the Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Peter of Capua the Elder born?

Born in Amalfi[2], Peter of Capua the Elder…

Where did Peter of Capua the Elder die?

Peter of Capua the Elder died in Rome[4].

What did Peter of Capua the Elder do for work?

Peter of Capua the Elder worked as diplomat[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Peter of Capua the Elder go to school?

Peter of Capua the Elder was educated at University of Paris[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00401324
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00401324
    Aliases
    Place of death Rome
    Occupation diplomat, writer, Catholic priest +2
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31401|batch #31401]]: add P1810 to P12458"
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