Winifred

7th-century Welsh saint
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Winifred

Summary

Winifred is a human[1]. She was born in Tegeingl[2]. She was born on 635[3]. She passed away in Gwytherin[4]. She died on 680[5]. She worked as a Christian nun[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tegeingl[2], Winifred…
  • Winifred passed away in Gwytherin[4].
  • Winifred was born on 635[3].
  • Winifred died on 680[5].
  • Winifred's father was Tyfid ap Eiludd[8].
  • Welsh was Winifred's native language[9].
  • Winifred worked as a Christian nun[6].
  • Winifred held the position of abbess[10].
  • Winifred is recorded as female[11].
  • Winifred's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Winifred's Commons category is recorded as Saint Winefride[13].
  • Winifred's canonization status is recorded as saint[14].
  • Winifred's feast day is recorded as November 3[15].
  • Winifred's floruit is recorded as 650[16].
  • Winifred's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17].
  • Winifred's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
  • Winifred's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[19].
  • Winifred's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Winifred's place of birth was Tegeingl[2]. She was born on 635[3]. Her father was Tyfid ap Eiludd[8]. Welsh was her native language[9].

Career and Affiliations

Winifred worked as a Christian nun[6]. She held the position of abbess[10].

Death and Burial

Winifred died on 680[5]. She passed away in Gwytherin[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Winifred include St Winefride's Well[21], a water well[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1500[24].

Why It Matters

Winifred has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Entities named for her include St Winefride's Well[21], a water well[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1500[24].

FAQs

Where was Winifred born?

Winifred's place of birth was Tegeingl[2].

Where did Winifred die?

Winifred died in Gwytherin[4].

Who were Winifred's parents?

Winifred's father was Tyfid ap Eiludd[8].

What did Winifred do for work?

Winifred worked as Christian nun[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . britainexpress.com. britainexpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . encyclopedia.com. encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, New International Encyclopedia
    Languages spoken, written or signed medieval Latin
    Occupation Christian nun
    Place of death Gwytherin
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