Thomas Merton
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Thomas Merton
Summary
Thomas Merton is a human[1]. Born in Prades[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1915[3]. He died in Bangkok[4]. He died on December 10, 1968[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], poet[7], essayist[8], autobiographer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,420 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Thomas Merton was born in Prades[2].
- Thomas Merton died in Bangkok[4].
- Thomas Merton was born on January 31, 1915[3].
- Thomas Merton was born on January 15, 1915[12].
- Thomas Merton died on December 10, 1968[5].
- Burial took place at Kentucky[13].
- Thomas Merton's father was Owen Merton[14].
- Thomas Merton held citizenship in United States[15].
- Thomas Merton worked as a theologian[6].
- Thomas Merton's professions included poet[7].
- Thomas Merton's professions included essayist[8].
- Thomas Merton's professions included autobiographer[9].
- Thomas Merton worked as a journalist[10].
- Thomas Merton's professions included peace activist[16].
- Thomas Merton was employed by St. Bonaventure University[17].
- Thomas Merton's education included a stint at Clare College[18].
- Thomas Merton was educated at Columbia University[19].
- Thomas Merton was educated at Oakham School[20].
- Thomas Merton's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
- Thomas Merton is recorded as male[22].
- Thomas Merton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Thomas Merton's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Merton[24].
- The cause of death was electrocution[25].
- Thomas Merton's residence is recorded as Nelson County[26].
- Thomas Merton's religious order is recorded as Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance[27].
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Origins and Family
Thomas Merton's place of birth was Prades[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 31, 1915[3] and January 15, 1915[12]. His father was Owen Merton[14].
Education
Educated at Clare College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1326[30]; Columbia University[19], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]; and Oakham School[20], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1584[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], poet[7], essayist[8], autobiographer[9], journalist[10], and peace activist[16]. Thomas Merton was employed by St. Bonaventure University[17].
Personal Life
Thomas Merton's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
Death and Burial
Thomas Merton died on December 10, 1968[5]. He died in Bangkok[4]. The cause of death was electrocution[25]. He is buried at Kentucky[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas Merton include Thomas Merton Award[38], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1972[41].
Why It Matters
Thomas Merton ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,420 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Ernesto Cardenal[44], a poet[45], 1925–2020[46], of Nicaragua[47], awarded the Order of Augusto César Sandino[48], specialised in liberation theology[49] and Jim Forest[50], a writer[51], 1941–2022[52], of United States[53], specialised in journalism[54].
Entities named for him include Thomas Merton Award[38], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1972[41].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Merton born?
Thomas Merton was born in Prades[2].
Where did Thomas Merton die?
Thomas Merton passed away in Bangkok[4].
Who were Thomas Merton's parents?
Thomas Merton's father was Owen Merton[14].
What did Thomas Merton do for work?
Thomas Merton worked as theologian[6], poet[7], essayist[8], autobiographer[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Thomas Merton go to school?
Thomas Merton was educated at Clare College[18], Columbia University[19], and Oakham School[20].
Who did Thomas Merton influence?
Thomas Merton has been cited as an influence by Ernesto Cardenal[44] and Jim Forest[50].