Siger of Brabant

Belgian philosopher, c. 1240–1284
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Siger of Brabant
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Siger of Brabant

Summary

Siger of Brabant is a human[1]. His place of birth was Duchy of Brabant[2]. He was born on 1235[3]. He passed away in Orvieto[4]. He died on November 10, 1284[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Duchy of Brabant[2], Siger of Brabant…
  • Siger of Brabant passed away in Orvieto[4].
  • Siger of Brabant was born on 1235[3].
  • Siger of Brabant died on November 10, 1284[5].
  • Siger of Brabant held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[10].
  • Siger of Brabant's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Siger of Brabant's professions included writer[7].
  • Siger of Brabant worked as a theologian[8].
  • Siger of Brabant's field of work was philosophy[11].
  • Siger of Brabant's field of work was ontology[12].
  • Siger of Brabant's field of work was logic[13].
  • Siger of Brabant was educated at University of Paris[14].
  • A notable student of Siger of Brabant was Godfrey of Fontaines[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Siger of Brabant is Quaestiones in Metaphysicam[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Siger of Brabant is Super VI° Metaphysicae[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Siger of Brabant is Quaestiones in Physicam[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Siger of Brabant is Quaestiones de anima intellectiva[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Siger of Brabant is Quaestiones logicales[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Siger of Brabant is Quaestiones morales[21].
  • Siger of Brabant's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Siger of Brabant was influenced by Aristotle[23].
  • Siger of Brabant was influenced by Averroes[24].
  • Siger of Brabant is recorded as male[25].
  • Siger of Brabant's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • The cause of death was stab wound[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Siger of Brabant's place of birth was Duchy of Brabant[2]. He was born on 1235[3].

Education

Siger of Brabant was educated at University of Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], and theologian[8]. Fields of work include philosophy[11], an academic discipline[28]; ontology[12], a field of study[29]; and logic[13], a class used in Universal Decimal Classification[30]. A notable student of Siger of Brabant was Godfrey of Fontaines[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Quaestiones in Metaphysicam[16], a reference work[31]; Super VI° Metaphysicae[17], a reference work[32]; Quaestiones in Physicam[18]; Quaestiones de anima intellectiva[19], a reference work[33]; Quaestiones logicales[20]; and Quaestiones morales[21].

Personal Life

Siger of Brabant's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Siger of Brabant died on November 10, 1284[5]. He passed away in Orvieto[4]. The cause of death was stab wound[27].

Why It Matters

Siger of Brabant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Siger of Brabant born?

Born in Duchy of Brabant[2], Siger of Brabant…

Where did Siger of Brabant die?

Siger of Brabant died in Orvieto[4].

What did Siger of Brabant do for work?

Siger of Brabant worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Siger of Brabant go to school?

Siger of Brabant was educated at University of Paris[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [27] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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