Geert Groote

Summary

Geert Groote is a human^[1]. He was born in Deventer^[2]. He was born on October 1340^[3]. He died in Deventer^[4]. He died on August 20, 1384^[5]. He worked as a mystic^[6] and theologian^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Geert Groote's place of birth was Deventer^[2].
• Geert Groote passed away in Deventer^[4].
• Geert Groote was born on October 1340^[3].
• Geert Groote was born on 1340^[9].
• Geert Groote died on August 20, 1384^[5].
• Burial took place at Overijssel^[10].
• Geert Groote held citizenship in Low Countries^[11].
• Geert Groote's professions included mystic^[6].
• Geert Groote's professions included theologian^[7].
• Geert Groote's education included a stint at University of Paris^[12].
• Geert Groote's education included a stint at Latin School^[13].
• A notable student of Geert Groote was Florens Radewyns^[14].
• A notable student of Geert Groote was Thomas à Kempis^[15].
• Geert Groote's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[16].
• Geert Groote is recorded as male^[17].
• Geert Groote's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Geert Groote's Commons category is recorded as Geert Grote^[19].
• The cause of death was plague^[20].
• Geert Groote's religious order is recorded as Augustinians^[21].
• Geert Groote's family name is recorded as Groote^[22].
• Geert Groote's given name is recorded as Geert^[23].
• Geert Groote's given name is recorded as Gerrit^[24].
• Geert Groote's work location is recorded as Overijssel^[25].
• Geert Groote studied under William of Ockham^[26].
• Geert Groote's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[27].

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Origins and Family

Geert Groote was born in Deventer^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 1340^[3] and 1340^[9].

Education

Educated at University of Paris^[12], a former entity^[28], in France^[29], founded in 1150^[30], headquartered in Paris^[31] and Latin School^[13], a school building^[32], in Netherlands^[33], founded in 1485^[34]. Geert Groote studied under William of Ockham^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mystic^[6] and theologian^[7]. Notable students include Florens Radewyns^[14], a Catholic priest^[35], 1350–1400^[36] and Thomas à Kempis^[15], a theologian^[37], 1380–1471^[38], of Burgundian Netherlands^[39], specialised in philosophy^[40].

Personal Life

Geert Groote's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[16].

Death and Burial

Geert Groote died on August 20, 1384^[5]. He passed away in Deventer^[4]. The cause of death was plague^[20]. He is buried at Overijssel^[10].

Why It Matters

Geert Groote has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was Geert Groote born?

Born in Deventer^[2], Geert Groote…

Where did Geert Groote die?

Geert Groote passed away in Deventer^[4].

What did Geert Groote do for work?

Geert Groote worked as mystic^[6] and theologian^[7].

Where did Geert Groote go to school?

Geert Groote was educated at University of Paris^[12] and Latin School^[13].