Thomas of Cantimpré

Summary

Thomas of Cantimpré is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Sint-Pieters-Leeuw^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1201^[3]. He died in Leuven^[4]. He died on January 1, 1270^[5]. He worked as a hagiographer^[6], writer^[7], philosopher^[8], friar^[9], and Catholic priest^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Thomas of Cantimpré was born in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw^[2].
• Thomas of Cantimpré passed away in Leuven^[4].
• Thomas of Cantimpré was born on January 1, 1201^[3].
• Thomas of Cantimpré died on January 1, 1270^[5].
• Thomas of Cantimpré held citizenship in Duchy of Brabant^[12].
• Middle Dutch was Thomas of Cantimpré's native language^[13].
• Thomas of Cantimpré worked as a hagiographer^[6].
• Thomas of Cantimpré worked as a writer^[7].
• Thomas of Cantimpré worked as a philosopher^[8].
• Thomas of Cantimpré worked as a friar^[9].
• Thomas of Cantimpré worked as a Catholic priest^[10].
• Thomas of Cantimpré held the position of canon^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas of Cantimpré is Liber de natura rerum^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas of Cantimpré is Bonum universale de apibus^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas of Cantimpré is Supplementum ad vitam Mariae Oigniacensis^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas of Cantimpré is Vita sanctae Christinae^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas of Cantimpré is Vita sanctae Margaretae Yprensis^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Thomas of Cantimpré is Vita piae Lutgardis^[20].
• Thomas of Cantimpré's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].
• Thomas of Cantimpré is recorded as male^[22].
• Thomas of Cantimpré's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Thomas of Cantimpré's Commons category is recorded as Thomas van Cantimpré^[24].
• Thomas of Cantimpré's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order^[25].
• Thomas of Cantimpré's given name is recorded as Thomas^[26].
• Thomas of Cantimpré studied under Albertus Magnus^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas of Cantimpré's place of birth was Sint-Pieters-Leeuw^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1201^[3]. Middle Dutch was his native language^[13].

Education

Thomas of Cantimpré studied under Albertus Magnus^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include hagiographer^[6], writer^[7], philosopher^[8], friar^[9], and Catholic priest^[10]. Thomas of Cantimpré held the position of canon^[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Liber de natura rerum^[15], a reference work^[28]; Bonum universale de apibus^[16], a treatise^[29]; Supplementum ad vitam Mariae Oigniacensis^[17]; Vita sanctae Christinae^[18]; Vita sanctae Margaretae Yprensis^[19]; and Vita piae Lutgardis^[20].

Personal Life

Thomas of Cantimpré's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].

Death and Burial

Thomas of Cantimpré died on January 1, 1270^[5]. He passed away in Leuven^[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas of Cantimpré ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

He has been cited as an influence by Jacob van Maerlant^[32], a poet^[33], of County of Flanders^[34], specialised in medieval literature^[35].

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 hagiographer^[6], writer^[7], philosopher^[8], friar^[9], and Catholic priest^[10].

Who did Thomas of Cantimpré influence?

Thomas of Cantimpré has been cited as an influence by Jacob van Maerlant^[32].