William of Malmesbury
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William of Malmesbury
Summary
William of Malmesbury is a human[1]. Born in Wiltshire[2], he… he was born on 1080[3]. He died in Malmesbury[4]. He died on 1140[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], and monk[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- William of Malmesbury's place of birth was Wiltshire[2].
- William of Malmesbury died in Malmesbury[4].
- William of Malmesbury was born on 1080[3].
- William of Malmesbury was born on November 1095[10].
- William of Malmesbury died on 1140[5].
- William of Malmesbury died on 1143[11].
- William of Malmesbury is buried at Malmesbury Abbey[12].
- William of Malmesbury held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
- William of Malmesbury worked as a historian[6].
- William of Malmesbury worked as a writer[7].
- William of Malmesbury worked as a monk[8].
- A notable work attributed to William of Malmesbury is Gesta Regum Anglorum[14].
- A notable work attributed to William of Malmesbury is Gesta pontificum Anglorum[15].
- A notable work attributed to William of Malmesbury is Historia novella[16].
- A notable work attributed to William of Malmesbury is Polyhistor[17].
- A notable work attributed to William of Malmesbury is De antiquitate Glastoniensis ecclesiae[18].
- A notable work attributed to William of Malmesbury is Vita sancti Benigni[19].
- William of Malmesbury's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
- William of Malmesbury is recorded as male[21].
- William of Malmesbury's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- William of Malmesbury's Commons category is recorded as William of Malmesbury[23].
- William of Malmesbury's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[24].
- William of Malmesbury's given name is recorded as William[25].
- William of Malmesbury's work location is recorded as Malmesbury[26].
- William of Malmesbury's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Wiltshire[2], William of Malmesbury… Recorded date of birth include 1080[3] and November 1095[10].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], and monk[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Gesta Regum Anglorum[14], a literary work[28]; Gesta pontificum Anglorum[15], a literary work[29]; Historia novella[16]; Polyhistor[17]; De antiquitate Glastoniensis ecclesiae[18], a literary work[30]; and Vita sancti Benigni[19].
Personal Life
William of Malmesbury's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 1140[5] and 1143[11]. William of Malmesbury passed away in Malmesbury[4]. He is buried at Malmesbury Abbey[12].
Why It Matters
William of Malmesbury has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Works attributed to him include Gesta pontificum Anglorum[32], a literary work[33] and Gesta Regum Anglorum[34], a literary work[35].
FAQs
Where was William of Malmesbury born?
William of Malmesbury was born in Wiltshire[2].
Where did William of Malmesbury die?
William of Malmesbury died in Malmesbury[4].
What did William of Malmesbury do for work?
William of Malmesbury worked as historian[6], writer[7], and monk[8].