Robert Southwell
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Summary
Robert Southwell was born on January 1, 1561[1], in Norfolk[2]. He died on February 21, 1595[3], in Tyburn[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and librettist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (657 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Richard Southwell[10]
- Mother: Bridget Copley[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[12]
- Position held: chaplain[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Robert Southwell (Jesuit)[16]
- Canonization status: Catholic saint[17]
- Cause of death: hanged, drawn, quartered and decapitated[18]
- Honorific prefix: Reverend[19]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[20]
- Given name: Robert[21]
- Feast day: February 21[22], October 25[23]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Library of the World's Best Literature[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28], The Catholic Encyclopedia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
Why It Matters
Robert Southwell has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Robert Southwell born?
Robert Southwell's place of birth was Norfolk[2].
Where did Robert Southwell die?
Robert Southwell died in Tyburn[4].
Who were Robert Southwell's parents?
Robert Southwell's father was Richard Southwell[10]. Robert Southwell's mother was Bridget Copley[11].
What did Robert Southwell do for work?
Robert Southwell worked as a writer[5], poet[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and librettist[8].