Saint Dominic
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Saint Dominic
Summary
Saint Dominic is a human[1]. His place of birth was Caleruega[2]. He was born on August 8, 1170[3]. He passed away in Bologna[4]. He died on August 6, 1221[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], founder of Catholic religious community[7], and friar[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Caleruega[2], Saint Dominic…
- Saint Dominic died in Bologna[4].
- Saint Dominic was born on August 8, 1170[3].
- Saint Dominic died on August 6, 1221[5].
- Burial took place at Arca di San Domenico[10].
- Saint Dominic's mother was Joan of Aza[11].
- Saint Dominic held citizenship in Kingdom of Leon[12].
- Saint Dominic's professions included Catholic priest[6].
- Saint Dominic worked as a founder of Catholic religious community[7].
- Saint Dominic's professions included friar[8].
- Saint Dominic held the position of Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[13].
- Saint Dominic was educated at University of Palencia[14].
- Saint Dominic's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].
- Saint Dominic is recorded as male[16].
- Saint Dominic's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Saint Dominic's family is recorded as House of Guzmán[18].
- Saint Dominic's Commons category is recorded as Saint Dominic[19].
- Saint Dominic's canonization status is recorded as saint[20].
- Saint Dominic's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[21].
- Saint Dominic's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[22].
- Saint Dominic's family name is recorded as de Guzmán[23].
- Saint Dominic's given name is recorded as Domingo[24].
- Saint Dominic's feast day is recorded as August 15[25].
- Saint Dominic's feast day is recorded as August 7[26].
- Saint Dominic's feast day is recorded as August 8[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Caleruega[2], Saint Dominic… he was born on August 8, 1170[3]. His mother was Joan of Aza[11].
Education
Saint Dominic was educated at University of Palencia[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], founder of Catholic religious community[7], and friar[8]. Saint Dominic held the position of Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[13].
Personal Life
Saint Dominic's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].
Death and Burial
Saint Dominic died on August 6, 1221[5]. He died in Bologna[4]. Burial took place at Arca di San Domenico[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Saint Dominic include Santo Domingo[28], a city[29], in Dominican Republic[30], founded in 1496[31]; Igreja de São Domingos[32], a church building[33], in Portugal[34], founded in 1241[35]; Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán[36], a church building[37], in Mexico[38], founded in 1731[39]; Santi Domenico e Sisto[40], a church building[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1663[43]; San Domenico, Turin[44], a church building[45], in Italy[46]; Basilica of San Domenico[47], a minor basilica[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1228[50]; Dominican Church[51], a church building[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1272[54]; and Szentdomonkos[55], a municipality of Hungary[56], in Hungary[57].
Why It Matters
Saint Dominic has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Santo Domingo[28], a city[29], in Dominican Republic[30], founded in 1496[31]; Igreja de São Domingos[32], a church building[33], in Portugal[34], founded in 1241[35]; Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán[36], a church building[37], in Mexico[38], founded in 1731[39]; Santi Domenico e Sisto[40], a church building[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1663[43]; San Domenico, Turin[44], a church building[45], in Italy[46]; and Basilica of San Domenico[47], a minor basilica[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1228[50].
FAQs
Where was Saint Dominic born?
Saint Dominic was born in Caleruega[2].
Where did Saint Dominic die?
Saint Dominic died in Bologna[4].
Who were Saint Dominic's parents?
Saint Dominic's mother was Joan of Aza[11].
What did Saint Dominic do for work?
Saint Dominic worked as Catholic priest[6], founder of Catholic religious community[7], and friar[8].
Where did Saint Dominic go to school?
Saint Dominic was educated at University of Palencia[14].