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].