Brother Lawrence
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Brother Lawrence
Summary
Brother Lawrence is a human[1]. He was born in Hériménil[2]. He was born on January 1, 1614[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 12, 1691[5]. He worked as a writer[6], friar[7], monk[8], and lay brother[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,761 views/month, #7,014 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Brother Lawrence was born in Hériménil[2].
- Brother Lawrence died in Paris[4].
- Brother Lawrence was born on January 1, 1614[3].
- Brother Lawrence was born on 1611[11].
- Brother Lawrence died on February 12, 1691[5].
- Brother Lawrence held citizenship in France[12].
- Brother Lawrence held citizenship in Duchy of Lorraine[13].
- Brother Lawrence's professions included writer[6].
- Brother Lawrence worked as a friar[7].
- Brother Lawrence's professions included monk[8].
- Brother Lawrence's professions included lay brother[9].
- Brother Lawrence's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
- Brother Lawrence is recorded as male[15].
- Brother Lawrence's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Brother Lawrence's canonization status is recorded as Venerable[17].
- Brother Lawrence's religious order is recorded as Carmelites[18].
- Brother Lawrence's religious order is recorded as Order of the Brothers Discalced of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel[19].
- Brother Lawrence's family name is recorded as Lawrence[20].
- Brother Lawrence's given name is recorded as Laurent[21].
- Brother Lawrence's feast day is recorded as February 12[22].
- Brother Lawrence's work location is recorded as Paris[23].
- Brother Lawrence's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
- Brother Lawrence's name in native language is recorded as Laurent de la Résurrection[25].
- Brother Lawrence's name in native language is recorded as Nicolas Herman[26].
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Origins and Family
Born in Hériménil[2], Brother Lawrence… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1614[3] and 1611[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], friar[7], monk[8], and lay brother[9].
Personal Life
Brother Lawrence's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
Death and Burial
Brother Lawrence died on February 12, 1691[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].
Why It Matters
Brother Lawrence ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,761 views/month, #7,014 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to him include The Practice of the Presence of God[29], a literary work[30].
FAQs
Where was Brother Lawrence born?
Brother Lawrence's place of birth was Hériménil[2].
Where did Brother Lawrence die?
Brother Lawrence passed away in Paris[4].
What did Brother Lawrence do for work?
Brother Lawrence worked as writer[6], friar[7], monk[8], and lay brother[9].