Walter of Châtillon
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Summary
Walter of Châtillon was born on January 1, 1135[1], in Lille[2]. He died on January 1, 1201[3], in Amiens[4]. He worked as a writer[5], theologian[6], poet[7], and goliard[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (421 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[10]
- Native language: Old French[11]
- Employer: Henry II of England[12]
- Educated at: University of Paris[13]
- Notable work: Alexandreis[14], De Alexio[15], Actus sancti Brandani[16], De statibus mundi[17], Q139192709[18], Ridmus de sancto Thoma[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Gautier de Châtillon[22]
- Cause of death: bubonic plague[23]
- Family name: de Châtillon[24]
- Given name: Walter[25]
- Student of: Étienne de Garlande[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[28], Old French[29]
- Commons Creator page: Walter of Châtillon[30]
- Name in native language: Walter von Châtillon[31], Gautier de Châtillon[32], Gualterus de Insula, Walterus ab Insulis, Gualterus de Castiglione, Galterus de Castellione[33]
- Different from: Gautier de Lille[34]
Why It Matters
Walter of Châtillon has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include El libro de Alexandre[37], a literary work[38] and Alexandreis[39], a literary work[40], founded in 1180[41].
FAQs
Where was Walter of Châtillon born?
Walter of Châtillon was born in Lille[2].
Where did Walter of Châtillon die?
Walter of Châtillon passed away in Amiens[4].
What did Walter of Châtillon do for work?
Walter of Châtillon worked as a writer[5], theologian[6], poet[7], and goliard[8].
Where did Walter of Châtillon go to school?
Walter of Châtillon was educated at University of Paris[13].