Thomas Aquinas
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Thomas Aquinas
Summary
Thomas Aquinas is a human[1]. His place of birth was castle of the counts of Aquino[2]. He was born on January 25, 1225[3]. He died in Fossanova Abbey[4]. He died on March 7, 1274[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic theologian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,618 views/month, #3,096 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Thomas Aquinas's place of birth was castle of the counts of Aquino[2].
- Thomas Aquinas passed away in Fossanova Abbey[4].
- Thomas Aquinas was born on January 25, 1225[3].
- Thomas Aquinas was born on February 1, 1225[12].
- Thomas Aquinas was born on January 1, 1225[13].
- Thomas Aquinas died on March 7, 1274[5].
- Thomas Aquinas died on March 14, 1274[14].
- Thomas Aquinas died on January 1, 1274[15].
- Thomas Aquinas is buried at Church of the Jacobins[16].
- Thomas Aquinas's father was Landulphe d'Aquino[17].
- Thomas Aquinas's mother was Teodora Galluccio[18].
- medieval Italian was Thomas Aquinas's native language[19].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included theologian[6].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included Latin Catholic priest[7].
- Thomas Aquinas worked as a philosopher[8].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included writer[9].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included Catholic theologian[10].
- Thomas Aquinas's professions included friar[20].
- Thomas Aquinas's field of work was philosophy[21].
- Thomas Aquinas's field of work was theology[22].
- Thomas Aquinas's field of work was Catholic theology[23].
- Thomas Aquinas held the position of professor[24].
- Thomas Aquinas was employed by University of Paris[25].
- Among Thomas Aquinas's employers was University of Naples Federico II[26].
- Thomas Aquinas was educated at University of Paris[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in castle of the counts of Aquino[2], Thomas Aquinas… Recorded date of birth include January 25, 1225[3], February 1, 1225[12], and January 1, 1225[13]. His father was Landulphe d'Aquino[17]. His mother was Teodora Galluccio[18]. medieval Italian was his native language[19].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[27], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30] and University of Naples Federico II[31], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1224[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], Catholic theologian[10], and friar[20]. Fields of work include philosophy[21], an academic discipline[35]; theology[22], an academic discipline[36]; and Catholic theology[23]. Employers include University of Paris[25], a former entity[37], in France[38], founded in 1150[39] and University of Naples Federico II[26], a public university[40], in Italy[41], founded in 1224[42]. Thomas Aquinas held the position of professor[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Summa Theologica[43], Summa contra Gentiles[44], De regimine principum[45], and Quinque viae[46]. Things named for Thomas Aquinas include Thomism[47], Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[48], University of St. Thomas[49], Monastery of the Jacobins[50], église Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin[51], São Tomás de Aquino[52], Université Saint Thomas d'Aquin[53], and Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin[54].
Personal Life
Thomas Aquinas's religion is recorded as Catholicism[55].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 7, 1274[5], March 14, 1274[14], and January 1, 1274[15]. Thomas Aquinas passed away in Fossanova Abbey[4]. He is buried at Church of the Jacobins[16].
Why It Matters
Thomas Aquinas ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,618 views/month, #3,096 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[58], a playwright[59], 1905–1982[60], of Russian Empire[61], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[62], specialised in objectivism[63]; René Descartes[64], a philosopher[65], 1596–1650[66], of France[67], specialised in philosophy[68]; G. K. Chesterton[69], a journalist[70], 1874–1936[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[73], specialised in theology[74]; Martin Heidegger[75], a philosopher[76], 1889–1976[77], of Weimar Republic[78], specialised in philosophy[79]; Umberto Eco[80], a philosopher[81], 1932–2016[82], of Italy[83], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[84], specialised in medieval philosophy[85]; and Rudolf Steiner[86], an occultist[87], 1861–1925[88], of Austrian Empire[89], awarded the Subba Row Medal[90], specialised in alternative medicine[91].
He is credited with the discovery of principle of double effect[92]. Works attributed to him include Summa Theologica[93], Summa contra Gentiles[94], O Salutaris Hostia[95], Aurora consurgens[96], Tantum ergo[97], and Pange lingua gloriosi corporis mysterium[98]. Entities named for him include Thomism[47], Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[48], University of St. Thomas[49], Monastery of the Jacobins[50], église Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin[51], and São Tomás de Aquino[52].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Aquinas born?
Thomas Aquinas's place of birth was castle of the counts of Aquino[2].
Where did Thomas Aquinas die?
Thomas Aquinas died in Fossanova Abbey[4].
Who were Thomas Aquinas's parents?
Thomas Aquinas's father was Landulphe d'Aquino[17]. Thomas Aquinas's mother was Teodora Galluccio[18].
What did Thomas Aquinas do for work?
Thomas Aquinas worked as theologian[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic theologian[10].
Where did Thomas Aquinas go to school?
Thomas Aquinas was educated at University of Paris[27] and University of Naples Federico II[31].
Who did Thomas Aquinas influence?
Thomas Aquinas has been cited as an influence by Ayn Rand[58], René Descartes[64], G. K. Chesterton[69], and Martin Heidegger[75].
What did Thomas Aquinas discover?
Thomas Aquinas is credited as discoverer of principle of double effect[92].