Roger of Wendover

early 13th-century English monk and chronicler
Person human Q727241
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Roger of Wendover

Summary

Roger of Wendover is a human[1]. Born in Buckinghamshire[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1200[3]. He died in St Albans Cathedral[4]. He died on May 6, 1236[5]. He worked as a chronicler[6] and monk[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Roger of Wendover's place of birth was Buckinghamshire[2].
  • Roger of Wendover passed away in St Albans Cathedral[4].
  • Roger of Wendover was born on January 1, 1200[3].
  • Roger of Wendover died on May 6, 1236[5].
  • Burial took place at England[9].
  • Burial took place at St Albans Cathedral[10].
  • Roger of Wendover held citizenship in Kingdom of England[11].
  • Roger of Wendover worked as a chronicler[6].
  • Roger of Wendover's professions included monk[7].
  • Roger of Wendover held the position of prior[12].
  • Roger of Wendover is recorded as male[13].
  • Roger of Wendover's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Roger of Wendover's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[15].
  • Roger of Wendover's given name is recorded as Roger[16].
  • Roger of Wendover's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Roger of Wendover's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
  • Roger of Wendover's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Roger of Wendover's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[20].
  • Roger of Wendover's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle English[21].

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Origins and Family

Roger of Wendover was born in Buckinghamshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1200[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chronicler[6] and monk[7]. Roger of Wendover held the position of prior[12].

Death and Burial

Roger of Wendover died on May 6, 1236[5]. He died in St Albans Cathedral[4]. Recorded place of burial include England[9] and St Albans Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Roger of Wendover ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Roger of Wendover born?

Roger of Wendover was born in Buckinghamshire[2].

Where did Roger of Wendover die?

Roger of Wendover died in St Albans Cathedral[4].

What did Roger of Wendover do for work?

Roger of Wendover worked as chronicler[6] and monk[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Roger
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00166934
    Place of death St Albans Cathedral
    Position held prior
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