Wilfrid

Christian saint, Bishop of York from 664 to 678
Person human Q719721
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Wilfrid

Summary

Wilfrid is a human[1]. Born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2], he… he was born on January 1, 634[3]. He died in Oundle[4]. He died on January 1, 709[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2], Wilfrid…
  • Wilfrid passed away in Oundle[4].
  • Wilfrid was born on January 1, 634[3].
  • Wilfrid died on January 1, 709[5].
  • Wilfrid worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6].
  • Wilfrid's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Wilfrid's field of work was Christianity[9].
  • Wilfrid held the position of abbot[10].
  • Wilfrid held the position of bishop of York[11].
  • Wilfrid held the position of diocesan bishop[12].
  • Wilfrid held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham[13].
  • Wilfrid held the position of bishop of York[14].
  • Wilfrid held the position of bishop[15].
  • Wilfrid's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Wilfrid is recorded as male[17].
  • Wilfrid's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Wilfrid's Commons category is recorded as Wilfrid[19].
  • Wilfrid's canonization status is recorded as saint[20].
  • Wilfrid's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[21].
  • Wilfrid's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[22].
  • Wilfrid's given name is recorded as Wilfrid[23].
  • Wilfrid's feast day is recorded as October 12[24].
  • Wilfrid's work location is recorded as England[25].
  • Wilfrid's work location is recorded as Kingdom of Northumbria[26].
  • Wilfrid studied under Aidan of Lindisfarne[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilfrid was born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2]. He was born on January 1, 634[3].

Education

Wilfrid studied under Aidan of Lindisfarne[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Wilfrid's field of work was Christianity[9]. Positions held include abbot[10], an ecclesiastical occupation[28]; bishop of York[11]; diocesan bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[29]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham[13], a historical episcopal title[30], founded in 0678[31]; and bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[32].

Personal Life

Wilfrid's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Wilfrid died on January 1, 709[5]. He passed away in Oundle[4].

Why It Matters

Wilfrid has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Wilfrid born?

Born in Kingdom of Northumbria[2], Wilfrid…

Where did Wilfrid die?

Wilfrid died in Oundle[4].

What did Wilfrid do for work?

Wilfrid worked as Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14h ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 23d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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