Teresa of Ávila

Roman Catholic saint (1515-1582)
Person human Q174880
Teresa of Ávila
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Teresa of Ávila

Summary

Teresa of Ávila is a human[1]. She was born in Ávila[2]. She was born on March 28, 1515[3]. She passed away in Monastery of the Anunciación[4]. She died on October 15, 1582[5]. She worked as a writer[6], philosopher[7], founder of Catholic religious community[8], religious sister[9], and cloistered nun[10]. She ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,309 views/month, #4,357 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Teresa of Ávila's place of birth was Ávila[2].
  • Teresa of Ávila passed away in Monastery of the Anunciación[4].
  • Teresa of Ávila was born on March 28, 1515[3].
  • Teresa of Ávila died on October 15, 1582[5].
  • Burial took place at sepulcher of Saint Teresa of Avila[12].
  • Teresa of Ávila's father was Alonso Sánchez de Cepeda[13].
  • Teresa of Ávila's mother was Beatriz de Ahumada[14].
  • Teresa of Ávila held citizenship in Spain[15].
  • Teresa of Ávila held citizenship in Crown of Castile[16].
  • Spanish was Teresa of Ávila's native language[17].
  • Teresa of Ávila worked as a writer[6].
  • Teresa of Ávila worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Teresa of Ávila's professions included founder of Catholic religious community[8].
  • Teresa of Ávila worked as a religious sister[9].
  • Teresa of Ávila's professions included cloistered nun[10].
  • Teresa of Ávila worked as a poet[18].
  • Teresa of Ávila's field of work was religious reformer[19].
  • Teresa of Ávila held the position of prior[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Teresa of Ávila is Q130565065[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Teresa of Ávila is The Interior Castle[22].
  • Teresa of Ávila's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Teresa of Ávila is recorded as female[24].
  • Teresa of Ávila's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Teresa of Ávila's noble title is recorded as Doctor of the Church[26].
  • Teresa of Ávila's genre is devotional literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Teresa of Ávila's place of birth was Ávila[2]. She was born on March 28, 1515[3]. Her father was Alonso Sánchez de Cepeda[13]. Her mother was Beatriz de Ahumada[14]. Spanish was her native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], philosopher[7], founder of Catholic religious community[8], religious sister[9], cloistered nun[10], and poet[18]. Teresa of Ávila's field of work was religious reformer[19]. She held the position of prior[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q130565065[21], a version, edition or translation[28] and The Interior Castle[22], a written work[29]. Things named for Teresa of Ávila include Santa Teresa[30], a minor basilica[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1901[33]; St. Theresa's Cathedral, Caxias do Sul[34], a Catholic cathedral[35], in Brazil[36]; Subotica Cathedral[37], a cathedral[38], in Serbia[39], founded in 1779[40]; Požega Cathedral[41]; Santa Teresa alla Kalsa[42]; Santa Teresa Church in Venice[43]; Santi Giovanni e Teresa[44]; and Santa Teresa degli Scalzi, Naples[45].

Personal Life

Teresa of Ávila's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Teresa of Ávila died on October 15, 1582[5]. She died in Monastery of the Anunciación[4]. Burial took place at sepulcher of Saint Teresa of Avila[12].

Why It Matters

Teresa of Ávila ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,309 views/month, #4,357 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 133 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

She has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[48], a writer[49], 1883–1957[50], of Greece[51], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[52], specialised in poetry[53].

Works attributed to her include The Interior Castle[54], a written work[55]; Camino de Perfección[56], a written work[57]; and Libro de la vida[58], a literary work[59]. Entities named for her include Santa Teresa[30], a minor basilica[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1901[33]; St. Theresa's Cathedral, Caxias do Sul[34], a Catholic cathedral[35], in Brazil[36]; Subotica Cathedral[37], a cathedral[38], in Serbia[39], founded in 1779[40]; Požega Cathedral[41]; Santa Teresa alla Kalsa[42]; and Santa Teresa Church in Venice[43].

FAQs

Where was Teresa of Ávila born?

Teresa of Ávila's place of birth was Ávila[2].

Where did Teresa of Ávila die?

Teresa of Ávila died in Monastery of the Anunciación[4].

Who were Teresa of Ávila's parents?

Teresa of Ávila's father was Alonso Sánchez de Cepeda[13]. Teresa of Ávila's mother was Beatriz de Ahumada[14].

What did Teresa of Ávila do for work?

Teresa of Ávila worked as writer[6], philosopher[7], founder of Catholic religious community[8], religious sister[9], and cloistered nun[10].

Who did Teresa of Ávila influence?

Teresa of Ávila has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[48].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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