Raymond of Capua
Italian Dominican friar and venerated Christian
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Summary
Raymond of Capua was born on January 1, 1330[1], in Capua[2]. He died on October 5, 1399[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], friar[6], hagiographer[7], and monk[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (861 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1330[10]
- Date of death: 1399[11]
- Place of burial: Basilica of St. Dominic[12]
- Native language: medieval Italian[13]
- Position held: Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[14], superior general[15]
- Educated at: University of Bologna[16]
- Notable work: Letters[17], Legenda beate Agnetis de Monte Policiano[18], Legenda maior sanctae Catharinae Senensis[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Raymond of Capua[22]
- Canonization status: blessed[23]
- Religious order: Dominican Order[24]
- Given name: Raymond[25], Raimondo[26]
- Feast day: October 5[27]
- Depicted by: Saint Catherine of Siena Dictating Her Dialogues to Raymond of Capua[28]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[30], medieval Italian[31]
Why It Matters
Raymond of Capua has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Raymond of Capua born?
Raymond of Capua was born in Capua[2].
Where did Raymond of Capua die?
Raymond of Capua passed away in Nuremberg[4].
What did Raymond of Capua do for work?
Raymond of Capua worked as a Catholic priest[5], friar[6], hagiographer[7], and monk[8].
Where did Raymond of Capua go to school?
Raymond of Capua was educated at University of Bologna[16].