Richard Rolle
English hermit and religious writer (c.1300–1349)
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Summary
Richard Rolle was born on January 1, 1300[1], in North Yorkshire[2]. He died on January 1, 1349[3], in Hampole[4]. He worked as a translator[5], hermit[6], theologian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 30, 1349[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[11]
- Native language: Middle English[12]
- Field of work: hermitage[13], Christian mysticism[14], religious literature[15]
- Educated at: University of Oxford[16], University of Paris[17]
- Notable work: Super Canticum[18], Forma vivendi[19], Meditatio de Passione Domini[20], Incendium amoris[21], De emendatione vitae[22], Melos amoris[23], Psalter[24], Tractatus super Apocalypsim[25], De amore Dei contra amatores mundi[26], Jhesu, God sonn[27], Þe Holy Boke Gratia Dei[28], Iudica me Deus[29], Expositio super novem lectiones mortuorum[30]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Richard Rolle[33]
- Canonization status: saint[34]
- Cause of death: plague[35]
- Residence: Hampole[36]
- Family name: Rolle[37]
- Given name: Richard[38]
- Feast day: January 20[39], September 29[40], December 1[41]
- Work location: West Riding of Yorkshire[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[44], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[45], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle English[47], medieval Latin[48], English[49], Latin[50]
Why It Matters
Richard Rolle has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Richard Rolle born?
Richard Rolle was born in North Yorkshire[2].
Where did Richard Rolle die?
Richard Rolle died in Hampole[4].
What did Richard Rolle do for work?
Richard Rolle worked as a translator[5], hermit[6], theologian[7], and writer[8].
Where did Richard Rolle go to school?
Richard Rolle was educated at University of Oxford[16] and University of Paris[17].