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Bernard of Clairvaux was born on January 1, 1090[1], in Fontaine-lès-Dijon[2]. He died on August 20, 1153[3], in Clairvaux Abbey[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], hymnwriter[8], and mystic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,990 views/month, #6,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Things named for Bernard of Clairvaux include St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church[47], a monastery[48], in United States[49], founded in 1101[50]; San Bernardo alle Terme[51], a church building[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1589[54]; Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle[55]; Fontevivo Abbey[56]; and Bornem Abbey[57].
Why It Matters
Bernard of Clairvaux has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 108 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to him include Liber ad milites templi de laude novae militiae[60], a written work[61] and Dulcis Iesu memoria[62], a Christian hymn[63]. Entities named for him include St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church[47], a monastery[48], in United States[49], founded in 1101[50]; San Bernardo alle Terme[51], a church building[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1589[54]; Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle[55]; Fontevivo Abbey[56]; and Bornem Abbey[57].
FAQs
Where was Bernard of Clairvaux born?
Bernard of Clairvaux's place of birth was Fontaine-lès-Dijon[2].
Where did Bernard of Clairvaux die?
Bernard of Clairvaux passed away in Clairvaux Abbey[4].
Who were Bernard of Clairvaux's parents?
Bernard of Clairvaux's father was Tescelin de Fontaine[13]. Bernard of Clairvaux's mother was Alèthe[14].
What did Bernard of Clairvaux do for work?
Bernard of Clairvaux worked as a theologian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], hymnwriter[8], and mystic[9].
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