Simon Sudbury

Bishop of London; Archbishop of Canterbury; Lord Chancellor (1317-1381)
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Simon Sudbury

Summary

Simon Sudbury is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sudbury[2]. He was born on 1317[3]. He passed away in Tower Hill[4]. He died on June 14, 1381[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (494 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Simon Sudbury was born in Sudbury[2].
  • Simon Sudbury died in Tower Hill[4].
  • Simon Sudbury was born on 1317[3].
  • Simon Sudbury died on June 14, 1381[5].
  • Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[10].
  • Simon Sudbury held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Simon Sudbury worked as a politician[6].
  • Simon Sudbury worked as a Latin Catholic priest[7].
  • Simon Sudbury worked as a judge[8].
  • Simon Sudbury held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[12].
  • Simon Sudbury held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of London[13].
  • Simon Sudbury was educated at University of Paris[14].
  • Simon Sudbury's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Simon Sudbury is recorded as male[16].
  • Simon Sudbury's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Simon Sudbury's Commons category is recorded as Simon Sudbury[18].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[19].
  • Simon Sudbury's given name is recorded as Simon[20].
  • Simon Sudbury's manner of death is recorded as homicide[21].
  • Simon Sudbury's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Simon Sudbury's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Simon Sudbury's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Simon Sudbury's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Simon Sudbury'}[25].
  • Simon Sudbury's consecrator is recorded as William Edington[26].
  • Simon Sudbury's consecrator is recorded as Adam Houghton[27].

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Origins and Family

Simon Sudbury's place of birth was Sudbury[2]. He was born on 1317[3].

Education

Simon Sudbury was educated at University of Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[12], a historical episcopal title[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0596[30] and Roman Catholic Bishop of London[13], a historical episcopal title[31], in Kingdom of England[32], founded in 0400[33].

Personal Life

Simon Sudbury's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Simon Sudbury died on June 14, 1381[5]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[19]. Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Simon Sudbury ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (494 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Simon Sudbury born?

Simon Sudbury was born in Sudbury[2].

Where did Simon Sudbury die?

Simon Sudbury passed away in Tower Hill[4].

What did Simon Sudbury do for work?

Simon Sudbury worked as politician[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and judge[8].

Where did Simon Sudbury go to school?

Simon Sudbury was educated at University of Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, Latin Catholic priest, judge
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, Roman Catholic Bishop of London
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Educated at
    Educated at University of Paris
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