William of Ockham
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William of Ockham
Summary
William of Ockham is a human[1]. Born in Ockham[2], he… he was born on 1285[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on April 9, 1349[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], logician[8], physicist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,846 views/month, #6,212 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William of Ockham's place of birth was Ockham[2].
- William of Ockham passed away in Munich[4].
- William of Ockham was born on 1285[3].
- William of Ockham was born on 1287[12].
- William of Ockham died on April 9, 1349[5].
- William of Ockham held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
- Middle English was William of Ockham's native language[14].
- William of Ockham's professions included philosopher[6].
- William of Ockham worked as a theologian[7].
- William of Ockham worked as a logician[8].
- William of Ockham worked as a physicist[9].
- William of Ockham's professions included writer[10].
- William of Ockham worked as a friar[15].
- William of Ockham's field of work was epistemology[16].
- William of Ockham's field of work was metaphysics[17].
- William of Ockham's field of work was theology[18].
- Among William of Ockham's employers was University of Oxford[19].
- William of Ockham's education included a stint at Merton College[20].
- William of Ockham was educated at University of Oxford[21].
- A notable student of William of Ockham was Jean Buridan[22].
- A notable student of William of Ockham was Adam de Wodeham[23].
- A notable work attributed to William of Ockham is Sum of Logic[24].
- A notable work attributed to William of Ockham is De connexione virtutum[25].
- A notable work attributed to William of Ockham is Tractatus de praedestinatione et de praescientia dei respectu futurorum contingentium[26].
- A notable work attributed to William of Ockham is Dialogus[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Ockham[2], William of Ockham… Recorded date of birth include 1285[3] and 1287[12]. Middle English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Merton College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1264[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University of Oxford[21], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]. Studied under Duns Scotus[36], a philosopher[37], 1265–1308[38], of Kingdom of Scotland[39], specialised in philosophy[40] and Henry of Harclay[41], a philosopher[42], 1270–1317[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], logician[8], physicist[9], writer[10], and friar[15]. Fields of work include epistemology[16], a branch of philosophy[44]; metaphysics[17], a branch of philosophy[45]; and theology[18], an academic discipline[46]. Among William of Ockham's employers was University of Oxford[19]. Notable students include Jean Buridan[22], a philosopher[47], 1295–1358[48], of Kingdom of France[49], specialised in logic[50] and Adam de Wodeham[23], a philosopher[51], 1298–1358[52], of Kingdom of England[53].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Sum of Logic[24], a reference work[54], founded in 1323[55]; De connexione virtutum[25]; Tractatus de praedestinatione et de praescientia dei respectu futurorum contingentium[26]; and Dialogus[27]. Things named for William of Ockham include Occam's razor[56], occam[57], and Occamism[58].
Personal Life
William of Ockham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[59].
Death and Burial
William of Ockham died on April 9, 1349[5]. He died in Munich[4]. The cause of death was plague[60].
Why It Matters
William of Ockham ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,846 views/month, #6,212 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 121 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by René Descartes[63], a philosopher[64], 1596–1650[65], of France[66], specialised in philosophy[67]; Jean Buridan[68], a philosopher[69], 1295–1358[70], of Kingdom of France[71], specialised in logic[72]; and Peter Crockaert[73], a philosopher[74], 1465–1514[75].
Works attributed to him include Sum of Logic[76], a reference work[77], founded in 1323[78]. Entities named for him include Occam's razor[56], occam[57], and Occamism[58].
FAQs
Where was William of Ockham born?
Born in Ockham[2], William of Ockham…
Where did William of Ockham die?
William of Ockham passed away in Munich[4].
What did William of Ockham do for work?
William of Ockham worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], logician[8], physicist[9], and writer[10].
Where did William of Ockham go to school?
William of Ockham was educated at Merton College[20] and University of Oxford[21].
Who did William of Ockham influence?
William of Ockham has been cited as an influence by René Descartes[63], Jean Buridan[68], and Peter Crockaert[73].