William Briton

French Franciscan theologian (-1356)
Person human Q8005942
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William Briton

Summary

William Briton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brittany[2]. He died in Grimsby[3]. He died on 1356[4]. He worked as a writer[5], friar[6], and theologian[7].

Key Facts

  • William Briton was born in Brittany[2].
  • William Briton died in Grimsby[3].
  • William Briton died on 1356[4].
  • William Briton held citizenship in Kingdom of France[8].
  • William Briton's professions included writer[5].
  • William Briton worked as a friar[6].
  • William Briton worked as a theologian[7].
  • A notable work attributed to William Briton is Synonima Britonis[9].
  • William Briton is recorded as male[10].
  • William Briton's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • William Briton's religious order is recorded as Order of Friars Minor[12].
  • William Briton's given name is recorded as William[13].
  • William Briton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[14].
  • William Briton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[15].
  • William Briton's different from is recorded as William Brito[16].
  • William Briton's different from is recorded as Guillaume le Breton[17].
  • William Briton's writing language is recorded as medieval Latin[18].
  • William Briton's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[19].

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Origins and Family

William Briton's place of birth was Brittany[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], friar[6], and theologian[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Briton is Synonima Britonis[9].

Death and Burial

William Briton died on 1356[4]. He passed away in Grimsby[3].

FAQs

Where was William Briton born?

Born in Brittany[2], William Briton…

Where did William Briton die?

William Briton passed away in Grimsby[3].

What did William Briton do for work?

William Briton worked as writer[5], friar[6], and theologian[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Mirabile author id 39629
    Arlima id 16333
    Notable work Synonima Britonis
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