Robert Kilwardby

theologian, philosopher, archbishop of Canterbury, cardinal Bishop of Porto and Santa Rufina
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Robert Kilwardby

Summary

Robert Kilwardby is a human[1]. His place of birth was England[2]. He was born on 1215[3]. He passed away in Viterbo[4]. He died on September 11, 1279[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Kilwardby's place of birth was England[2].
  • Robert Kilwardby passed away in Viterbo[4].
  • Robert Kilwardby was born on 1215[3].
  • Robert Kilwardby died on September 11, 1279[5].
  • Burial took place at Viterbo[11].
  • Robert Kilwardby held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • Middle English was Robert Kilwardby's native language[13].
  • Robert Kilwardby worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Robert Kilwardby worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Robert Kilwardby's professions included theologian[8].
  • Robert Kilwardby worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Robert Kilwardby held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[14].
  • Robert Kilwardby was educated at University of Paris[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kilwardby is De ortu scientiarum[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kilwardby is Commentarium super Sententias[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kilwardby is Letters[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Kilwardby is Notule libri Priorum[19].
  • Robert Kilwardby's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Robert Kilwardby is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Kilwardby's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Kilwardby's Commons category is recorded as Robert Kilwardby[23].
  • Robert Kilwardby's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[24].
  • Robert Kilwardby's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Robert Kilwardby's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Robert Kilwardby's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Kilwardby was born in England[2]. He was born on 1215[3]. Middle English was his native language[13].

Education

Robert Kilwardby's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Robert Kilwardby held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include De ortu scientiarum[16], a literary work[28]; Commentarium super Sententias[17]; Letters[18]; and Notule libri Priorum[19], a literary work[29].

Personal Life

Robert Kilwardby's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Robert Kilwardby died on September 11, 1279[5]. He died in Viterbo[4]. He is buried at Viterbo[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Kilwardby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Robert Kilwardby born?

Robert Kilwardby's place of birth was England[2].

Where did Robert Kilwardby die?

Robert Kilwardby passed away in Viterbo[4].

What did Robert Kilwardby do for work?

Robert Kilwardby worked as Catholic priest[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Robert Kilwardby go to school?

Robert Kilwardby was educated at University of Paris[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . link.springer.com. link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury
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