Wace

12th-century Norman poet and chronicler
Person human Q5382
Wace
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Wace

Summary

Wace is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jersey[2]. He was born on January 1, 1100[3]. He passed away in Bayeux[4]. He died on January 1, 1174[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wace was born in Jersey[2].
  • Wace passed away in Bayeux[4].
  • Wace was born on January 1, 1100[3].
  • Wace died on January 1, 1174[5].
  • Wace died on 1175[10].
  • Wace held citizenship in Duchy of Normandy[11].
  • Wace worked as a poet[6].
  • Wace worked as a writer[7].
  • Wace worked as a historian[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Wace is Roman de Brut[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Wace is Roman de Rou[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Wace is La vie de sainte Marguerite[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Wace is La conception Nostre Dame[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Wace is Le trespassement Nostre Dame[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Wace is L'Assomption de la Vierge[17].
  • Wace's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Wace is recorded as male[19].
  • Wace's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Wace's genre is epic poem[21].
  • Wace's genre is medieval chronicle[22].
  • Wace's genre is hagiography[23].
  • Wace's Commons category is recorded as Wace[24].
  • Wace's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Wace's given name is recorded as Wace[26].
  • Wace's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Jersey[2], Wace… he was born on January 1, 1100[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and historian[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Roman de Brut[12], a literary work[28], founded in 1155[29]; Roman de Rou[13], a literary work[30]; La vie de sainte Marguerite[14], a literary work[31]; La conception Nostre Dame[15], a literary work[32]; Le trespassement Nostre Dame[16]; and L'Assomption de la Vierge[17].

Personal Life

Wace's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1174[5] and 1175[10]. Wace died in Bayeux[4].

Why It Matters

Wace ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Roman de Brut[35], a literary work[36], founded in 1155[37] and Roman de Rou[38], a literary work[39].

FAQs

Where was Wace born?

Wace's place of birth was Jersey[2].

Where did Wace die?

Wace died in Bayeux[4].

What did Wace do for work?

Wace worked as poet[6], writer[7], and historian[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 299977
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P12458]]: 640302, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/161520067|Wace (#161520067)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/6216|Parsifal persons]] #mix'n'm"
  2. 11d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Bayeux
    Genre epic poem, medieval chronicle, hagiography
    Genre
    Occupation
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Square Maistre Wace Bayeux b.jpg"
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