Walter of Châtillon

12th-century French writer and theologian
Person human Q5198
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Walter of Châtillon

Summary

Walter of Châtillon is a human[1]. Born in Lille[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1135[3]. He died in Amiens[4]. He died on January 1, 1201[5]. He worked as a writer[6], theologian[7], poet[8], and goliard[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lille[2], Walter of Châtillon…
  • Walter of Châtillon died in Amiens[4].
  • Walter of Châtillon was born on January 1, 1135[3].
  • Walter of Châtillon died on January 1, 1201[5].
  • Walter of Châtillon held citizenship in Kingdom of France[11].
  • Old French was Walter of Châtillon's native language[12].
  • Walter of Châtillon worked as a writer[6].
  • Walter of Châtillon's professions included theologian[7].
  • Walter of Châtillon worked as a poet[8].
  • Walter of Châtillon's professions included goliard[9].
  • Walter of Châtillon was employed by Henry II of England[13].
  • Walter of Châtillon was educated at University of Paris[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Walter of Châtillon is Alexandreis[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Walter of Châtillon is De Alexio[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Walter of Châtillon is Actus sancti Brandani[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Walter of Châtillon is De statibus mundi[18].
  • Walter of Châtillon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Walter of Châtillon is recorded as male[20].
  • Walter of Châtillon's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Walter of Châtillon's Commons category is recorded as Gautier de Châtillon[22].
  • The cause of death was bubonic plague[23].
  • Walter of Châtillon's family name is recorded as de Châtillon[24].
  • Walter of Châtillon's given name is recorded as Walter[25].
  • Walter of Châtillon studied under Étienne de Garlande[26].
  • Walter of Châtillon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter of Châtillon's place of birth was Lille[2]. He was born on January 1, 1135[3]. Old French was his native language[12].

Education

Walter of Châtillon was educated at University of Paris[14]. He studied under Étienne de Garlande[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], theologian[7], poet[8], and goliard[9]. Walter of Châtillon was employed by Henry II of England[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Alexandreis[15], a literary work[28], founded in 1180[29]; De Alexio[16]; Actus sancti Brandani[17]; and De statibus mundi[18].

Personal Life

Walter of Châtillon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Walter of Châtillon died on January 1, 1201[5]. He died in Amiens[4]. The cause of death was bubonic plague[23].

Why It Matters

Walter of Châtillon has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to him include El libro de Alexandre[31], a literary work[32] and Alexandreis[33], a literary work[34], founded in 1180[35].

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 writer[6], theologian[7], poet[8], and goliard[9].

Where did Walter of Châtillon go to school?

Walter of Châtillon was educated at University of Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . 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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id 301267130
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 345498
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  3. 7w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language medieval Latin
    Place of birth Lille
    Native language Old French
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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