William of Poitiers

Norman historian
Person human Q1394175
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William of Poitiers

Summary

William of Poitiers is a human[1]. He was born in Pont-Audemer[2]. He was born on January 1, 1020[3]. He died on January 1, 1090[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and chronicler[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • William of Poitiers was born in Pont-Audemer[2].
  • William of Poitiers was born on January 1, 1020[3].
  • William of Poitiers died on January 1, 1090[4].
  • William of Poitiers held citizenship in Normandy[8].
  • William of Poitiers worked as a writer[5].
  • William of Poitiers's professions included chronicler[6].
  • William of Poitiers is recorded as male[9].
  • William of Poitiers's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • William of Poitiers's given name is recorded as William[11].
  • William of Poitiers's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[12].
  • William of Poitiers's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[13].
  • William of Poitiers's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[14].
  • William of Poitiers's writing language is recorded as Latin[15].
  • William of Poitiers's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[16].

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Origins and Family

William of Poitiers was born in Pont-Audemer[2]. He was born on January 1, 1020[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and chronicler[6].

Death and Burial

William of Poitiers died on January 1, 1090[4].

Why It Matters

William of Poitiers has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was William of Poitiers born?

William of Poitiers was born in Pont-Audemer[2].

What did William of Poitiers do for work?

William of Poitiers worked as writer[5] and chronicler[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Place of birth Pont-Audemer
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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