Thomas of Cantimpré
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Summary
Thomas of Cantimpré was born on January 1, 1201[1], in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw[2]. He died on January 1, 1270[3], in Leuven[4]. He worked as a hagiographer[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], friar[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Brabant[11]
- Native language: Middle Dutch[12]
- Occupation: naturalist[13], monk[14]
- Position held: canon[15]
- Notable work: Liber de natura rerum[16], Bonum universale de apibus[17], Supplementum ad vitam Mariae Oigniacensis[18], Vita sanctae Christinae[19], Vita sanctae Margaretae Yprensis[20], Vita piae Lutgardis[21], Vita Ioannis Cantipratensis[22], Hymnus de beato Jordano[23]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Thomas van Cantimpré[26]
- Religious order: Dominican Order[27]
- Given name: Thomas[28]
- Student of: Albertus Magnus[29]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[31]
- Name in native language: Thomas Cantimpratanus[32]
- Has works in the collection: Museum De Lakenhal[33]
Why It Matters
Thomas of Cantimpré has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Jacob van Maerlant[36], a poet[37], of County of Flanders[38], specialised in medieval literature[39].
FAQs
Where was Thomas of Cantimpré born?
Thomas of Cantimpré was born in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw[2].
Where did Thomas of Cantimpré die?
Thomas of Cantimpré died in Leuven[4].
What did Thomas of Cantimpré do for work?
Thomas of Cantimpré worked as a hagiographer[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], friar[8], and Catholic priest[9].
Who did Thomas of Cantimpré influence?
Thomas of Cantimpré has been cited as an influence by Jacob van Maerlant[36].