Saint Eskil

Anglo-Saxon monk
Person human Q1091381
Saint Eskil
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Saint Eskil

Summary

Saint Eskil is a human[1]. He was born in England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1020[3]. He died in Sweden[4]. He died on January 1, 1069[5]. He worked as a monk[6], priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Saint Eskil's place of birth was England[2].
  • Saint Eskil died in Sweden[4].
  • Saint Eskil was born on January 1, 1020[3].
  • Saint Eskil died on January 1, 1069[5].
  • Saint Eskil held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Saint Eskil worked as a monk[6].
  • Saint Eskil worked as a priest[7].
  • Saint Eskil's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Saint Eskil's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].
  • Saint Eskil is recorded as male[12].
  • Saint Eskil's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Saint Eskil's Commons category is recorded as Saint Eskil[14].
  • Saint Eskil's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[15].
  • The cause of death was stoning[16].
  • Saint Eskil's given name is recorded as Eskil[17].
  • Saint Eskil's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[18].
  • Saint Eskil's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[19].
  • Saint Eskil's subject has role is recorded as Christian martyr[20].
  • Saint Eskil's subject has role is recorded as bishop[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Saint Eskil's place of birth was England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1020[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monk[6], priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Personal Life

Saint Eskil's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].

Death and Burial

Saint Eskil died on January 1, 1069[5]. He passed away in Sweden[4]. The cause of death was stoning[16].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Saint Eskil include Eskilstuna[22], a chef-lieu[23], in Sweden[24].

Why It Matters

Saint Eskil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

Entities named for him include Eskilstuna[22], a chef-lieu[23], in Sweden[24].

FAQs

Where was Saint Eskil born?

Saint Eskil's place of birth was England[2].

Where did Saint Eskil die?

Saint Eskil passed away in Sweden[4].

What did Saint Eskil do for work?

Saint Eskil worked as monk[6], priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation monk, priest, Catholic bishop
    Place of death Sweden
    Described by source Dictionary of Swedish National Biography
    Country of citizenship Sweden
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