Simon Islip

Lord Privy Seal; Archbishop of Canterbury
Person human Q2287592
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Simon Islip

Summary

Simon Islip is a human[1]. Born in Oxford[2], he… he was born on 1300[3]. He died in Sussex[4]. He died on April 26, 1366[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Simon Islip was born in Oxford[2].
  • Simon Islip passed away in Sussex[4].
  • Simon Islip was born on 1300[3].
  • Simon Islip died on April 26, 1366[5].
  • Simon Islip is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[8].
  • Simon Islip's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Simon Islip held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[9].
  • Simon Islip's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10].
  • Simon Islip is recorded as male[11].
  • Simon Islip's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Simon Islip's Commons category is recorded as Simon Islip[13].
  • Simon Islip's given name is recorded as Simon[14].
  • Simon Islip's work location is recorded as Canterbury[15].
  • Simon Islip's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • Simon Islip's consecrator is recorded as Ralph Stratford[17].
  • Simon Islip's consecrator is recorded as William Edington[18].
  • Simon Islip's consecrator is recorded as John of Thoresby[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Islip's place of birth was Oxford[2]. He was born on 1300[3].

Career and Affiliations

Simon Islip worked as a Catholic priest[6]. He held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[9].

Personal Life

Simon Islip's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10].

Death and Burial

Simon Islip died on April 26, 1366[5]. He passed away in Sussex[4]. Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Simon Islip ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Simon Islip born?

Simon Islip was born in Oxford[2].

Where did Simon Islip die?

Simon Islip passed away in Sussex[4].

What did Simon Islip do for work?

Simon Islip worked as Catholic priest[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32081|batch #32081]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (23)"
  2. 15d ago · ~2026-29703-77 · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1300-00-00T00:00:00Z
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P569]]: 12. century"
  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of burial Canterbury Cathedral
    Occupation
    Aliases
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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