William of Newburgh
English historian
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Summary
William of Newburgh was born on 1130[1] in Bridlington[2]. He died on 1190[3] in Newburgh Priory[4]. He worked as a historian[5], canon regular[6], and canon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (534 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[9]
- Native language: Middle English[10]
- Field of work: history[11]
- Notable work: Historia Anglorum[12], Explanatio sacri epithalamii in matrem sponsi[13], Sermons[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Named after: Newburgh Priory[17]
- Religious order: Canons Regular of Saint Augustine[18]
- Given name: William[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], The Catholic Encyclopedia[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[24], Middle English[25], English[26], Latin[27]
Why It Matters
William of Newburgh has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was William of Newburgh born?
William of Newburgh was born in Bridlington[2].
Where did William of Newburgh die?
William of Newburgh died in Newburgh Priory[4].
What did William of Newburgh do for work?
William of Newburgh worked as a historian[5], canon regular[6], and canon[7].