Arthur I
Breton noble, posthumous son of Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany
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Summary
Arthur I was born on March 29, 1187[1], in Nantes[2]. He died on April 3, 1203[3], in Rouen Castle[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,239 views/month, #6,969 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Notre-Dame de Paris[7], Bec Abbey[8]
- Father: Geoffrey II[9]
- Mother: Constance, duchess of Brittany[10]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Brittany[11], Kingdom of England[12]
- Position held: duke of Brittany[13], count of Anjou[14], Earl of Richmond[15]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: House of Plantagenet[18], House of Anjou[19]
- Noble title: duke[20], duke of Brittany[21], Earl of Richmond[22]
- Commons category: Arthur I, Duke of Brittany[23]
- Given name: Arthur[24]
- Significant event: posthumous birth[25]
- Manner of death: homicide[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], The Encyclopedia Americana[30], New International Encyclopedia[31]
- Name in native language: Arzhur Iañ[32]
- Sibling: Eleanor, Fair Maid of Brittany[33], Matilda of Brittany[34], Alix, duchess of Brittany[35], Catherine of Thouars[36], Margaret of Thouars[37]
- P14536: 390050[38]
Why It Matters
Arthur I has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Arthur I born?
Arthur I was born in Nantes[2].
Where did Arthur I die?
Arthur I passed away in Rouen Castle[4].
Who were Arthur I's parents?
Arthur I's father was Geoffrey II[9]. Arthur I's mother was Constance, duchess of Brittany[10].
What did Arthur I do for work?
Arthur I worked as an aristocrat[5].