Robert de Sorbon

French theologian, the chaplain of Louis IX of France and founder of the Sorbonne college in Paris
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Robert de Sorbon

Summary

Robert de Sorbon is a human[1]. He was born in Sorbon[2]. He was born on October 9, 1201[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on August 15, 1274[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and chaplain[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert de Sorbon's place of birth was Sorbon[2].
  • Robert de Sorbon passed away in Paris[4].
  • Robert de Sorbon was born on October 9, 1201[3].
  • Robert de Sorbon was born on January 1, 1201[9].
  • Robert de Sorbon died on August 15, 1274[5].
  • Robert de Sorbon died on January 1, 1274[10].
  • Robert de Sorbon held citizenship in Kingdom of France[11].
  • Old French was Robert de Sorbon's native language[12].
  • Robert de Sorbon's professions included theologian[6].
  • Robert de Sorbon's professions included chaplain[7].
  • Robert de Sorbon held the position of canon[13].
  • Robert de Sorbon was employed by University of Paris[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert de Sorbon is De tribus dietis[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert de Sorbon is De confessione[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert de Sorbon is De conscientia[17].
  • Robert de Sorbon's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].
  • Robert de Sorbon is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert de Sorbon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert de Sorbon's Commons category is recorded as Robert de Sorbon[21].
  • Robert de Sorbon's family name is recorded as De Sorbon[22].
  • Robert de Sorbon's given name is recorded as Robert[23].
  • Robert de Sorbon's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[24].
  • Robert de Sorbon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[25].
  • Robert de Sorbon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old French[26].
  • Robert de Sorbon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Robert de Sorbon'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert de Sorbon was born in Sorbon[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1201[3] and January 1, 1201[9]. Old French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and chaplain[7]. Among Robert de Sorbon's employers was University of Paris[14]. He held the position of canon[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include De tribus dietis[15], De confessione[16], and De conscientia[17]. Things named for Robert de Sorbon include University of Paris[28], a former entity[29], in France[30], founded in 1150[31], headquartered in Paris[32].

Personal Life

Robert de Sorbon's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 15, 1274[5] and January 1, 1274[10]. Robert de Sorbon passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Robert de Sorbon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include University of Paris[28], a former entity[29], in France[30], founded in 1150[31], headquartered in Paris[32].

FAQs

Where was Robert de Sorbon born?

Born in Sorbon[2], Robert de Sorbon…

Where did Robert de Sorbon die?

Robert de Sorbon passed away in Paris[4].

What did Robert de Sorbon do for work?

Robert de Sorbon worked as theologian[6] and chaplain[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Studium Parisiense. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Q84353965. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Q84353965. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation theologian, chaplain
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