Symeon of Durham

Summary

Symeon of Durham is a human^[1]. He was born on 1060^[2]. He died on 1130^[3]. He worked as a monk^[4] and historian^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Symeon of Durham was born on 1060^[2].
• Symeon of Durham died on 1130^[3].
• Symeon of Durham held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[7].
• Old English was Symeon of Durham's native language^[8].
• Symeon of Durham's professions included monk^[4].
• Symeon of Durham's professions included historian^[5].
• A notable work attributed to Symeon of Durham is Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum^[9].
• A notable work attributed to Symeon of Durham is Libellus de exordio^[10].
• Symeon of Durham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[11].
• Symeon of Durham is recorded as male^[12].
• Symeon of Durham's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• Symeon of Durham's given name is recorded as Simeon^[14].
• Symeon of Durham's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia^[15].
• Symeon of Durham's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[16].
• Symeon of Durham's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[17].
• Symeon of Durham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin^[18].
• Symeon of Durham's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old English^[19].
• Symeon of Durham's writing language is recorded as Old English^[20].
• Symeon of Durham's writing language is recorded as medieval Latin^[21].

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Origins and Family

Symeon of Durham was born on 1060^[2]. Old English was his native language^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monk^[4] and historian^[5].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum^[9], a literary work^[22] and Libellus de exordio^[10], a literary work^[23].

Personal Life

Symeon of Durham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[11].

Death and Burial

Symeon of Durham died on 1130^[3].

Why It Matters

Symeon of Durham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[24] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[25]

Works attributed to him include Historia regum Anglorum et Dacorum^[26], a literary work^[27].

FAQs

What did Symeon of Durham do for work?

Symeon of Durham worked as monk^[4] and historian^[5].