William Laud
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William Laud
Summary
William Laud is a human[1]. Born in Reading[2], he… he was born on October 7, 1573[3]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. He died on January 10, 1645[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and Christian minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- William Laud's place of birth was Reading[2].
- William Laud passed away in Tower Hill[4].
- William Laud was born on October 7, 1573[3].
- William Laud died on January 10, 1645[5].
- Burial took place at Oxford[11].
- William Laud held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
- William Laud worked as an Anglican priest[6].
- William Laud worked as a theologian[7].
- William Laud's professions included writer[8].
- William Laud's professions included Christian minister[9].
- William Laud's field of work was theology[13].
- William Laud's field of work was politics[14].
- William Laud's field of work was Anglicanism[15].
- William Laud held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury[16].
- William Laud held the position of Bishop of London[17].
- William Laud held the position of Anglican Bishop of Bath and Wells[18].
- William Laud held the position of Anglican Bishop of St Davids[19].
- William Laud held the position of Dean of Gloucester[20].
- William Laud was educated at St John's College[21].
- William Laud was educated at Reading School[22].
- William Laud's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].
- William Laud is recorded as male[24].
- William Laud's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- William Laud's Commons category is recorded as William Laud[26].
- The cause of death was decapitation[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Laud's place of birth was Reading[2]. He was born on October 7, 1573[3].
Education
Educated at St John's College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1555[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Reading School[22], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Anglican priest[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and Christian minister[9]. Fields of work include theology[13], an academic discipline[34]; politics[14], an academic discipline[35]; and Anglicanism[15], a Christian denominational family[36]. Positions held include Archbishop of Canterbury[16], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1558[39]; Bishop of London[17], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1559[42]; Anglican Bishop of Bath and Wells[18], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1569[45]; Anglican Bishop of St Davids[19], a position[46], founded in 1559[47]; and Dean of Gloucester[20], a position[48], founded in 1541[49].
Personal Life
William Laud's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].
Death and Burial
William Laud died on January 10, 1645[5]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[27]. Burial took place at Oxford[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Laud include Laudianism[50], a Christian theological school[51] and Codex Laud[52], an illuminated manuscript[53], founded in 1500[54].
Why It Matters
William Laud ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Laudianism[50], a Christian theological school[51] and Codex Laud[52], an illuminated manuscript[53], founded in 1500[54].
FAQs
Where was William Laud born?
Born in Reading[2], William Laud…
Where did William Laud die?
William Laud died in Tower Hill[4].
What did William Laud do for work?
William Laud worked as Anglican priest[6], theologian[7], writer[8], and Christian minister[9].
Where did William Laud go to school?
William Laud was educated at St John's College[21] and Reading School[22].