Thomas Keating

American Trappist monk (1923–2018)
Person human Q551244
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Thomas Keating

Summary

Thomas Keating is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1923[3]. He passed away in Spencer[4]. He died on October 25, 2018[5]. He worked as a writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Thomas Keating…
  • Thomas Keating died in Spencer[4].
  • Thomas Keating was born on March 7, 1923[3].
  • Thomas Keating died on October 25, 2018[5].
  • Thomas Keating held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Thomas Keating worked as a writer[6].
  • Thomas Keating worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Thomas Keating worked as a theologian[8].
  • Thomas Keating's field of work was theology[11].
  • Thomas Keating's field of work was Christian spirituality[12].
  • Thomas Keating's field of work was Christian contemplation[13].
  • Thomas Keating held the position of abbot[14].
  • Thomas Keating was educated at Deerfield Academy[15].
  • Thomas Keating's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Thomas Keating is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas Keating's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas Keating's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Keating[19].
  • The cause of death was respiratory failure[20].
  • Thomas Keating's religious order is recorded as Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance[21].
  • Thomas Keating's family name is recorded as Keating[22].
  • Thomas Keating's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • Thomas Keating's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Thomas Keating's described by source is recorded as Rev. Thomas Keating, Pioneer in Contemplative Movement, Dies at 95[25].
  • Thomas Keating's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Keating was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 7, 1923[3].

Education

Thomas Keating's education included a stint at Deerfield Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and theologian[8]. Fields of work include theology[11], an academic discipline[27]; Christian spirituality[12]; and Christian contemplation[13], an activity[28]. Thomas Keating held the position of abbot[14].

Personal Life

Thomas Keating's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Thomas Keating died on October 25, 2018[5]. He died in Spencer[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[20].

Why It Matters

Thomas Keating ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Keating born?

Thomas Keating was born in New York City[2].

Where did Thomas Keating die?

Thomas Keating died in Spencer[4].

What did Thomas Keating do for work?

Thomas Keating worked as writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Thomas Keating go to school?

Thomas Keating was educated at Deerfield Academy[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . historygreatest.com. historygreatest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . historygreatest.com. historygreatest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Thomas
    Field of work theology, Christian spirituality, Christian contemplation
    Family name Keating
    Country of citizenship United States
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